The latest management strategies for complex lesions of the craniovertebral junction

Written by masters in the field, The Craniovertebral Junction: Diagnosis, Pathology, Surgical Techniques provides in-depth coverage of up-to-date management principles for this delicate anatomic region.

After a brief introduction to anatomy, biomedical considerations, and embryology, the multidisciplinary team of authors, led by Professor Goel, discusses in detail the most innovative fixation and stabilization techniques for atlantoaxial dislocation, as well as congenital,infective, and acquired anomalies in the craniovertebral junction region. Each concise chapter focuses on a single pathology to guide readers through the nuances of these intricate and demanding surgical procedures.

Features:

- Discusses in detail Professor Goel's groundbreaking treatment methods - now accepted as standards in the field- Covers state-of-the-art protocols and techniques, including alternative treatment protocols for irreducible and rotatory atlantoaxial dislocation and more- Introduces a novel concept of craniovertebral realignment- Over 1,000 high-quality drawings, radiographs, and full-color photographs demonstrate surgery and anatomy and enhance the text- Contains a full section Casebook featuring 22 well-illustrated cases displaying a wealth of pathology- Text is rounded out by practical advice on how to manage trauma, degenerative disorders, infections, and tumors

This fully illustrated manual fills the current gap in craniovertebral junction literature with the clear, accessible information every neurosurgeon, orthopedic surgeon, and spine surgeon needs.

<p><strong>I Comparative Anatomy</strong><br>1 Comparative Quantitative Analysis of Osseous Anatomy of the Craniovertebral Junction of the Tiger, horse, Deer, Bird, and Human<br><strong>II Basic Concepts</strong><br>2 Embryology and Development of the Craniovertebral Junction<br>3 The vertebral Artery in Relation to the C1-C2 Complex<br>4 Quantitative Anatomy of the Lateral Masses of the Atlas and Axis Vertebrae<br>5 Biomechanics of the Craniovertebral Junction<br>6 Biomechanics of the Unstable Craniovertebral Junction<br>7 Biomechanical Considerations in Craniovertebral Stabilization<br>8 Radiological Investigations<br><strong>III Atlantoaxial Dislocation</strong><br>9 Congenital and Developmental Anomalies of the Craniovertebral Junction<br>10 Atlantoaxial Fixation Using Lateral Mass Plate and Screws<br>11 Atlantoaxial Transarticular Fixation Techniques<br>12 Occipitocervical Stabilization<br>13 Odontoid Screw Fixation<br>14 Joint "Jamming" as a Treatment for Atlantoaxial Dislocation and Basilar Invagination<br>15 Instrumentation in Craniovertebral Junction Surgery<br>16 Transoral Surgery<br>17 Vertebral Artery Management in Craniovertebral Junction Surgery<br>18 Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery for the Craniovertebral Junction<br>19 Image-guided Surgery in Craniovertebral Junction and Upper Cervical Spine<br>20 Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring in Surgery for the Craniovertebral Junction<br>21 Revision Surgery of the Posterior Occipitocervical Junction<br>22 Techniques of Occipitocervical Fixation<br><strong>IV Anomalies</strong><br>23 Surgical Management of Syringomyelia Occurring with Chiari Malformations<br>24 The Chiari Malformations and Syringomyelia<br>25 Is Syringomyelia Pathologic, or a Natural Protective Phenomenon?<br>26 Basilar Invagination: Review and Classification<br>27 Basilar Invagination: Role of Craniovertebral Realignment on the Basis of a New Classification<br>28 Vertical Mobile and Reducible Atlantoaxial Dislocation<br>29 Musculoskeletal Changes in Basilar Invagination<br>30 "Fixed" (Irreducible) Atlantoaxial Dislocation<br>31 Rotatory Atlantoaxial Dislocation<br><strong>V Trauma, Degenerative Disorders, and Infections</strong><br>32 Trauma to the Craniovertebral Junction<br>33 Rheumatoid Arthritis of Craniovertebral Junction: Contemporary Surgical Management<br>34 Atlantoaxial Joint Degenerative Arthritis and Craniovertebral Instability<br>35 Craniovertebral Realignment for Basilar Invagination and Atlantoaxial Dislocation Secondary to Rheumatoid Arthritis<br>36 Craniovertebral Junction Tuberculosis<br>37 Pathogenesis of Ttuberculosis of Craniovertebral Junction: Its Implication in Surgical Management<br><strong>VI Tumors and Approaches</strong><br>38 Tumors of the Craniovertebral Junction<br>39 Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors of the Second Cervical Nerve: Anatomical Correlates and Surgery<br>40 Midline Posterior Approach for Meningiomas of the Anterior Foramen Magnum<br>41 Lateral Approaches to Anteriorly Located Lesions of the Craniovertebral Junction<br>42 Far Lateral Approach to the Craniovertebral Junction<br>43 Extreme Lateral Approach: Anatomy, Pathology and Surgical Indications in Skull Base Surgery<br><strong>VII Miscellaneous</strong><br>44 Craniovertebral Junction Anomalies Associated with Metabolic and Genetic Disorders<br>45 Os Odontoideum<br>46 Anomalies in Posterior Spinal Segments of Axis<br>47 Ossified Ligamentum Flavum of the Atlantoaxial Region<br>48 Unilateral Atlantal Facetal Hypertrophy<br><strong>VIII Casebook</strong><br>49 Picture Gallery</p>