10.1055/b-0034-81392 15 Instrumentation in Craniovertebral Junction SurgeryFessler, Richard G., Ogden, Alfred T. Typical pathologies for occipitocervical fusion (OCF) include congenital and developmental malformations, rheumatoid arthritis, primary bone tumors, metastatic disease,…
10.1055/b-0034-81389 12 Occipitocervical StabilizationAbumi, Kuniyoshi, Ito, Manabu, Kotani, Yoshihisa Cervical instrumentation surgery started in the early 20th century for management of unstable cervical spine disorders. However, progression of cervical instrumentation…
10.1055/b-0034-81393 16 Transoral SurgeryGala, Vishal C., Mummaneni, Praveen V., Haid Jr., Regis W. The transoral approach has been used to address disorders of the craniocervical junction. Over the past half-century,…
10.1055/b-0034-81388 11 Atlantoaxial Transarticular Fixation TechniquesAebi, Max The posterior upper cervical spine C1–C2 transarticular screw fixation technique was introduced by Magerl in the 1980s and has been widely published.1–4 It…
10.1055/b-0034-81391 14 Joint “Jamming” as a Treatment for Atlantoaxial Dislocation and Basilar InvaginationGoel, Atul This chapter discusses an alternative technique for atlantoaxial fixation that involves blocking, or “jamming,” movements of…
10.1055/b-0034-81390 13 Odontoid Screw FixationCacciola, Francesco, Desogus, Nicola, Lorenzo, Nicola Di According to the classification of Anderson and D’Alonzo, direct osteosynthesis of type II and shallow type III odontoid fractures…
10.1055/b-0034-81387 10 Atlantoaxial Fixation Using Lateral Mass Plate and ScrewsGoel, Atul, Laheri, Vinod The treatment of patients with atlantoaxial dislocation is a surgical challenge, and achieving a successful outcome for…
10.1055/b-0034-81385 8 Radiological InvestigationsUrsekar, Meher, Sanghvi, Darshana, Shah, Abhidha, Goel, Atul, Burute, Nishigandha Radiological investigations of various anomalies of the craniovertebral junction (CVJ) were previously based on the assessment and…
10.1055/b-0034-81386 9 Congenital and Developmental Anomalies of the Craniovertebral JunctionMenezes, Arnold H. The congenital and developmental bony anomalies and abnormalities that affect the craniovertebral complex may result in neural compression,…
10.1055/b-0034-81384 7 Biomechanical Considerations in Craniovertebral StabilizationWolfla, Christopher E., Yoganandan, Narayan Placement of instrumentation for stabilization of the craniocervical junction requires that fixation points and constructs be tailored to individual…
