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Chapter-033 Craniovertebral Junction Abnormalities

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Contemporary Neurosurgery (2 Volumes)

Author
1. Pande Anil
ISBN
9789350252390
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11681_33
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
12
Author Affiliations
1. Achanta Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Center, VHS Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Postgraduate Institute of Neurological Surgery, Dr A Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Centre, VHS Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Abstract

The craniovertebral or craniocervical junction (CVJ) is a transition zone between mobile cranium and relatively rigid spinal column and refers to the occiput, atlas, axis and supporting ligaments. It encloses the lower cerebellum, medulla, spinal cord and the lower cranial nerves. Anomalies of CVJ include a number of pathologies, mostly developmental. Anomalies alone may not always cause symptoms. Associated basilar invagination and A-A subluxation are the most common symptomatic lesions involving CVJ. Adequate reduction, if necessary with anterior decompression and stabilization are widely employed with good outcome. They are discussed in this chapter along with a brief description of acquired pathologies.

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