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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

2024, Sayı 102, No, 1     (Sayfalar: 031-035)

Occipital Condyle Fractures and Atlanto-Occipital Dislocation

Mehmet Özer 1 ,Zeki Boğa 1 ,Semih Kivanc Olguner 1

1 Adana Şehir Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi Kliniği, Adana, Türkiye

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Craniovertebral junction injuries, which occur as a result of high-energy traumas, are very rare pathologies among spinal pathologies. Traumatic pathologies, especially occipital condyle fractures and atlanto-occipital dislocation, occur in an anatomically very sensitive and complex region such as the craniocervical junction. These injuries, which cause serious mortality and morbidity, are examined under the subheadings of epidemiology, clinical course, imaging, classification and treatment. The most commonly used radiological definitions and classifications are highlighted. In this review, both pathologies were discussed separately through the concept of stability and evaluated in the light of the literature. The typologies in the classifications have been researched in detail and recommended treatment methods have been stated. Generally, information is given about conservative and surgical treatment options, but detailed information is not given about surgical treatment methods since it is a separate topic. It was noted that there is no consensus in the literature regarding diagnosis and treatment for both pathologies, and therefore it was emphasized that the treatment process should be based on a meticulous and detailed examination.

Anahtar Kelimeler : Atlanto-occipital dislocation, Craniovertebral junction, Occipital condyle fractures