Anatomic, functional, and radiographic review of the ligaments of the craniocervical junction
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,...
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| author | Peter Fiester Dinesh Rao Erik Soule Peaches Orallo Gazanfar Rahmathulla |
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-505c1107a0104abfb44bdfe52aa9664a2022-12-21T19:52:44ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine0974-82372021-01-011214910.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_209_20Anatomic, functional, and radiographic review of the ligaments of the craniocervical junctionPeter FiesterDinesh RaoErik SoulePeaches OralloGazanfar RahmathullaThe 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.http://www.jcvjs.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8237;year=2021;volume=12;issue=1;spage=4;epage=9;aulast=Fiestercraniocervical junctionmagnetic resonance imagingtrauma |
| spellingShingle | Peter Fiester Dinesh Rao Erik Soule Peaches Orallo Gazanfar Rahmathulla Anatomic, functional, and radiographic review of the ligaments of the craniocervical junction Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine craniocervical junction magnetic resonance imaging trauma |
| title | Anatomic, functional, and radiographic review of the ligaments of the craniocervical junction |
| title_full | Anatomic, functional, and radiographic review of the ligaments of the craniocervical junction |
| title_fullStr | Anatomic, functional, and radiographic review of the ligaments of the craniocervical junction |
| title_full_unstemmed | Anatomic, functional, and radiographic review of the ligaments of the craniocervical junction |
| title_short | Anatomic, functional, and radiographic review of the ligaments of the craniocervical junction |
| title_sort | anatomic functional and radiographic review of the ligaments of the craniocervical junction |
| topic | craniocervical junction magnetic resonance imaging trauma |
| url | http://www.jcvjs.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8237;year=2021;volume=12;issue=1;spage=4;epage=9;aulast=Fiester |
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