title: Role of magnetic resonance imaging and three-dimensional computerized tomography in craniovertebral junction anomalies.
abstract: The surgical management of craniovertebral junction abnormalities depends on accurate radiological identification of the static and dynamic relationships. Four cases are presented to show the importance of flexion/extension magnetic resonance imaging and three-dimensional computerized tomography scanning in the evaluation of these relationships. With these techniques, anterior and/or posterior decompressive procedures can be appropriately planned to reduce and stabilize craniovertebral abnormalities. Long-term neural deficits can be reversed by these procedures.
authors.affiliation: Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Ariz.
authors.forename: C T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Pappas
authors.forename: H L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Rekate
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed