Technical advances in pediatric craniovertebral junction surgery

Authors

Mark E. Oppenlander, Division of Neurological Surgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, 350 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85013, USA.
James Kalyvas
Volker K. Sonntag
Nicholas Theodore

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Surgery for conditions in the craniovertebral junction in the pediatric population poses unique challenges. The posterior approach has emerged as the gold standard for arthrodesis in this region. Anterior fixation or decompression also may be indicated. Intraoperative image guidance and neurophysiological monitoring improve the safety and efficacy of these procedures. The specific technical advances in surgery of the craniovertebral junction that have improved patient outcomes are reviewed.

Medical Subject Headings

Atlanto-Occipital Joint (surgery); Child; Decompression, Surgical; Humans

Publication Date

1-1-2014

Publication Title

Advances and technical standards in neurosurgery

ISSN

0095-4829

Volume

40

First Page

201

Last Page

13

PubMed ID

24265047

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1007/978-3-319-01065-6_6

Recommended Citation

Oppenlander, Mark E.; Kalyvas, James; Sonntag, Volker K.; and Theodore, Nicholas, "Technical advances in pediatric craniovertebral junction surgery" (2014). Neurosurgery. 1650.
https://scholar.barrowneuro.org/neurosurgery/1650