2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-Craniocervical Junction Trauma

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The speaker, Jesus Lafuente, discusses cranial cervical junction instability and its biomechanics. He explains that stability in the C1-C0 and C1-C1 joints is based on bone structures, while stability in the C1-C2 joint is mainly based on ligamentous structures. Lafuente highlights the importance of understanding the anatomy and biomechanics to determine stability and plan surgeries. He discusses the various bones, muscles, and ligaments involved in the cranial cervical junction and their roles in stability. The speaker emphasizes the need for pre-surgical planning and discusses different surgical approaches for stabilizing the junction, including posterior instrumentation and transoral surgery. Lafuente also mentions the use of minimally invasive techniques and the importance of avoiding complications related to the vertebral artery. Overall, the speaker highlights the challenges and considerations in treating cranial cervical junction instability and emphasizes the importance of thorough understanding and planning in surgical interventions.

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Jesus Lafuente, MD (Spain)

Keywords

cranial cervical junction instability

biomechanics

C1-C0 joint

C1-C1 joint

C1-C2 joint