The craniocervical syndrome and MRI

Rapid advances in MRI are transforming the treatment of patients suffering from the craniocervical syndrome (CCS). Articles in this publication have been written by leading international experts in the field to provide practitioners with a better understanding of the subtle anatomy and MRI appearances at the craniocervical junction, along with insight into the clinical significance of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow measurements and their relationship to posture. The surgical management of patients with damage to the ligaments at the craniocervical junction and the role of cervical spinal trauma in neurodegenerative diseases as well as CSF flow obstruction are also discussed. This publication is valuable reading for practitioners in the fields of radiology, neurosurgery, neurology, pain management, orthopaedic surgery as well as for chiropractors and osteopaths.

Upright magnetic resonance imaging of the craniocervical junction / Smith, F.W. -- Craniocervical junction syndrome : anatomy of the craniocervical and atlantoaxial junctions / Harshfield, D.; Flanagan, M.; Levin, S.; Tribell, R; Postlewaithe, J. -- The cranial cervical syndrome defined : new hope for postwhiplash migraine headache patients -- cervical digital motion x-ray, FONAR upright cervical positional MRI and minimally invasive C1 -- C2 transarticular lag screw fixation fusion / Franck, J.I.; Perrin, P. -- Concussion update : immunoexcitotoxicity, the common etiology of postconcussion syndrome, chronic traumatic encephalopathy and posttraumatic stress disorder / Maroon, J.C.; Bost, J.; Amos, A.; Winkelman, R.; Mathyssek, C. -- Cerebrospinal fluid physiology and its role in neurologic disease / Bradley, W.G. -- Observations at the craniocervical junction, including treatment of the cervical spine : misalignment, cerebellar tonsillar ectopia and obstructions of cerebrospinal fluid flow / Rosa, S.; Baird, J.W. -- Positional venous magnetic resonance angiography / Niggemann, P.; Pieper, C.C.; Hadizadeh, D.R. -- The possible role of craniocervical trauma and abnormal cerebrospina…