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Atlantoaxial fixation for failed foramen magnum decompression in patients with Chiari formation
Conclusions: Clinical results reinforce the belief that atlantoaxial instability is the nodal point of pathogenesis of Chiari formation. Atlantoaxial fixation is the treatment. (Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine)
Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - August 13, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Atul Goel Ravikiran Vutha Abhidha Shah Shashi Ranjan Neha Jadhav Dikpal Jadhav Source Type: research

Reconsidering the tectorial membrane: A morphological study
Conclusions: The tectorial membrane has a more complex structure than has been described to date in standard anatomical texts. The existence of a layered and banded composition may have implications for understanding its function and for the clinical assessment of this structure. (Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine)
Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - August 13, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Peter Grant Osmotherly Darren A Rivett Source Type: research

Clinical relevance of occipital condyle fractures
Conclusions: Conservatively treated patients with an OCF generally show favorable radiological and clinical outcome. (Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine)
Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - August 13, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Stijn J Van der Burg Martin H Pouw Monique Brink Helena Dekker Henricus P M Kunst Allard J F Hosman Source Type: research

Complication rates following Chiari malformation surgical management for Arnold & #8211;Chiari type I based on surgical variables: A national perspective
Conclusions: Chiari patients undergoing craniectomies as well as instrumented fusions are at a higher risk of postoperative complications especially when the instrumented fusions were performed on >4 levels. (Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine)
Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - August 13, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Peter G Passias Sara Naessig Ashok Para Waleed Ahmad Katherine Pierce M Burhan Janjua Shaleen Vira Daniel Sciubba Bassel Diebo Source Type: research

Factors predicting loss of cervical lordosis following cervical laminoplasty: A critical review
Conclusions: Cervical lordotic alignment is important in maintaining cervical sagittal balance which ultimately is responsible for global spinal sagittal balance and horizontal gaze. Among various radiological parameters, T1 Slope has been reported to be the most important factor affecting cervical alignment following laminoplasty. (Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine)
Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - August 13, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Intekhab Alam Ravi Sharma Sachin A Borkar Revanth Goda Varidh Katiyar Shashank S Kale Source Type: research

Perimedullary arteriovenous fistulas of the craniovertebral junction: A systematic review
Giuseppe Emmanuele Umana, Gianluca Scalia, Bipin Chaurasia, Marco Fricia, Maurizio Passanisi, Francesca Graziano, Giovanni Federico Nicoletti, Salvatore CiceroJournal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine 2020 11(3):157-162 Perimedullary arteriovenous fistulas (PMAVFs) are uncommon vascular malformations, and they rarely occur at the level of the craniovertebral junction (CVJ). The therapeutic management is challenging and can include observation alone, endovascular occlusion, or surgical exclusion, depending on both patient and malformation characteristics. A systematic literature search was conducted using MEDLINE, Scop...
Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - August 13, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Giuseppe Emmanuele Umana Gianluca Scalia Bipin Chaurasia Marco Fricia Maurizio Passanisi Francesca Graziano Giovanni Federico Nicoletti Salvatore Cicero Source Type: research

Indicators of spinal instability in degenerative spinal disease
Atul GoelJournal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine 2020 11(3):155-156 (Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine)
Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - August 13, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Atul Goel Source Type: research

Central atlantoaxial instability as a cause of syringomyelia mimic intramedullary lipoma
Atul Goel, Abhinandan Patil, Abhidha Shah, Survendra Rai, Ravikiran Vutha, Shashi RanjanJournal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine 2020 11(2):152-154 A case of a 32-year-old male patient is reported. He was admitted with complaints of burning dysesthesias over his right upper limb and chest and spasticity in the legs. Investigations revealed a long segment intramedullary tumor, image intensity of which matched lipoma. Imaging of craniovertebral junction suggested atlantoaxial “facetal” instability. Atlantoaxial fixation was done, and the intramedullary lipoma was not physically handled or mani...
Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - June 4, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Atul Goel Abhinandan Patil Abhidha Shah Survendra Rai Ravikiran Vutha Shashi Ranjan Source Type: research

Complete anterior & #8211;posterior minimally invasive thoracoscopic robotic-assisted and posterior tubular approach for resection of thoracic dumbbell tumor
This report illustrates the safety and utility of a completely minimally invasive endoscopic resection of a thoracic dumbbell tumor that can potentially obviate the morbidity associated with open surgical resections for such tumors. (Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine)
Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - June 4, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Joshua T Wewel Manish K Kasliwal Gary W Chmielewski John E O & #39;Toole Source Type: research

Occipital condyle syndrome in a case of rotatory atlantoaxial subluxation (type II) with craniovertebral junction tuberculosis: Should we operate on & #8220;active tuberculosis ? & #8221;
We present a unique amalgamation of three rare entities: craniovertebral tuberculosis, occipital condyle syndrome, and nontraumatic type II rotatory atlantoaxial dislocation in one patient. We reviewed the limited literature available and the underlying pathophysiology to highlight the pattern of the disease presentation, progression, and response to management options. A 13-year-old girl presented with neck pain, torticollis, and right hypoglossal weakness following a fall from stairs 10 months back. Radiological investigation suggested right occipital condylar destruction with right-sided neck tilt and rotatory atlantoax...
Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - June 4, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ashutosh Kumar Suyash Singh Priyadarshi Dikshit Kuntal Kanti Das Arun Kumar Srivastava Source Type: research

Early percutaneous treatment of an aggressive vertebral hemangioma: A case report with a 5-year follow-up
Pietro Giorgi, Domenico Compagnone, Enrico Gallazzi, Giuseppe Rosario SchiròJournal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine 2020 11(2):139-142 Vertebral hemangiomas (VHs) are very common radiological findings, and the majority of them are completely asymptomatic and harmless. However, although rarely, they can present as locally aggressive, symptomatic lesions, and requiring surgery. In these cases, early diagnosis and treatment are mandatory to avoid serious complications and invasive surgery; however, there is no consensus about the best therapeutic option. Minimally-invasive percutaneous techniques have re...
Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - June 4, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Pietro Giorgi Domenico Compagnone Enrico Gallazzi Giuseppe Rosario Schir & #x000F2; Source Type: research

Radiographic benefit of incorporating the inflection between the cervical and thoracic curves in fusion constructs for surgical cervical deformity patients
Conclusions: Incorporating the inflection point between CL and TK in the fusion construct was associated with superior restoration of cervical alignment and horizontal gaze for surgical CD patients. (Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine)
Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - June 4, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Cole Bortz Peter G Passias Katherine Elizabeth Pierce Haddy Alas Avery Brown Sara Naessig Waleed Ahmad Renaud Lafage Christopher P Ames Bassel G Diebo Breton G Line Eric O Klineberg Douglas C Burton Robert K Eastlack Han Jo Kim Daniel M Sciubba Alex Soroc Source Type: research

Adult idiopathic de novo lumbar scoliosis: Analysis of surgical treatment in 14 patients by & #8220;only fixation & #8221;
Conclusions: Spinal instability is the nodal point of pathogenesis of spinal degeneration-related AIDLS. Only fixation of the involved spinal segments is necessary, and decompression by bone or soft-tissue resection is not necessary. (Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine)
Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - June 4, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Atul Goel Neha Jadhav Abhidha Shah Survendra Rai Ravikiran Vutha Saswat Dandpat Arjun Dhar Apurva Prasad Source Type: research

Stand-alone polyetheretherketone cages for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion for successive four-level degenerative disc disease without plate fixation
Conclusion: Consecutive four-level anterior discectomy with PEEK cage interbody fusion without plate and screw is a safe and effective procedure in the absence of instability, and it may be a reliable alternative for the treatment of multilevel cervical disc. (Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine)
Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - June 4, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ahmed M Ashour Ibrahim Abdelmohsen Medhat El Sawy Ahmed Faisal Toubar Source Type: research

Revisiting the surgical corridors for cervical Type IIb-c dumbbell neurofibroma: A series of two unconventional approaches and review of literature
Conclusion: Posterolateral approach for cervical dumbbell giant NFs is safe, effective, and promises maximum safe excision. The major blood vessels including carotid artery or jugular veins in neck and vertebral artery at foraminal portion are directly under vision and control of surgeon. Despite near-total excision, wherein small part of adhered capsule is left, recurrence rate is low. (Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine)
Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - June 4, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Suyash Singh Anant Mehrotra Ravi Shankar M Arulalan Kuntal Kanti Das Awadhesh K Jaiswal Sanjay Behari Source Type: research