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Spinal ve Periferik Sinir Cerrahisi Bülteni
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Spinal ve Periferik Sinir Cerrahisi Bülteni

Spinal ve Periferik Sinir Cerrahisi Bülteni

2021, Sayı 93, No, 4     (Sayfalar: 027-035)

Traumatic Injury of the Craniocervical Junction

Dr. Emrah KESKİN

1 Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Nöroşirürji Ana Bilim Dalı, Zonguldak

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The craniocervical junction (CSJ) is a hyperactive transition zone between the occipital bone and the spine (occiput-axis). Anatomically, it includes bone (foramen magnum, atlas, axis), ligaments, muscles and vascular structures. CSJ injuries often occur with high-energy traumas (falling from height, traffic accidents, etc.). However, severe cervical spine traumas may occur due to the presence of pre-existing spinal pathology such as osteoporosis, cervical stenosis, ankylosis, spondylosis and degenerative changes in relatively low-energy injuries in older patients. As a result, traumas to this region can disrupt the stability and cause a wide range of sensory and motor losses that will lead to irreversible results in the patient's clinic.

Anahtar Kelimeler : Upper cervical spine, Trauma