Age-related changes to the craniocervical ligaments in asymptomatic subjects: a prospective MR study

ConclusionThe craniocervical ligaments show a variable degree of signal intensity and thickness in asymptomatic adults. We postulate that these changes can be due to normal aging or due to repetitive microtrauma. We propose a new grading system to evaluate changes to the craniocervical ligaments in asymptomatic volunteers.Graphic abstractThese slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.

Source: European Spine Journal - January 23, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research