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Anatomic, functional, and radiographic review of the ligaments of the craniocervical junction
- Source :
- Journal of Craniovertebral Junction & Spine, Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 4-9 (2021)
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- The craniocervical junction (CCJ) is a complex and unique osteoligamentous structure that balances maximum stability and protection of vital neurovascular anatomy with ample mobility and range of motion. With the increasing utilization and improved resolution of cervical magnetic resonance imaging, craniocervical injury is being more accurately defined as a spectrum of injury that ranges in severity from overt craniocervical disassociation to isolated injuries of one more of the craniocervical ligaments, which may also lead to craniocervical instability. Thus, it is vital for the radiologist and neurosurgeon to have a thorough understanding of the imaging anatomy and function of the CCJ.
- Subjects :
- Craniocervical instability
lcsh:Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
medicine.diagnostic_test
business.industry
Radiography
Magnetic resonance imaging
Craniocervical junction
Anatomy
Review Article
Neurovascular bundle
Craniocervical Injury
trauma
Medicine
magnetic resonance imaging
Surgery
Neurology (clinical)
lcsh:RC925-935
business
Range of motion
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 09748237
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of craniovertebral junctionspine
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....a099c2bf81ef4d119e442a6f1e72a913