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International Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery

Volume  11, Issue 1, January-March 2019, Pages 78-86
 

Original Article

A Comprehensive Study of Craniovertebral Junction Anomalies

Shankar D.R.1, S. Balamurugan2

1Assistant Professor 2Associate Professor, Dept. of Neurosurgery, Institute of Neurosurgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003, India.

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijnns.0975.0223.11119.13

Abstract

 Introduction: CVJ anomalies are very common in Neurosurgical practice. The treatment modality & surgical technique, still remains a challenge. Objectives: To study the various congenital & Acquired CVJ anomalies, their clinical presentation, management and Post surgical functional outcome. Materials and Methods: About 50 patients of CVJ anomalies who were presented at the “Instiute of Neurosurgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai-3 were analysed by their demographic, clinical & radiological parameters, and various surgical procedures. Results: About 34 patients had congenital anomalies & 16 patients had acquired anomalies.. AAD is the commonest abnormality noted. ADI determines the postsurgical outcome. C1 C2 Stabilisation carries good results. Conclusions: Bony anomalies are more than soft tissue anomalies. Craniometric assessments are very arbitrary. Congenital anomalies are very common than that of acquired ones.

Keywords: Craniovertebral Junction Anomalies; Atlanto Dental Interval; Atlanto Axial Dislocation.


Corresponding Author : S. Balamurugan