title: Operative techniques for fusion across the cervical-thoracic junction.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The cervical-thoracic junction represents a significant challenge for stabilization because of anatomical constraints.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To review the indications, techniques, and results of various stabilization techniques applied to the cervical-thoracic junction.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Innovative instrumentation design, improved operative techniques, and detailed knowledge of the regional anatomy and biomechanics have significantly improved the surgeon's ability to address instability at the cervical-thoracic junction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, Jacobson Hall, 750 East Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA. rossmoquin@aol.com
authors.forename: Ross R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Moquin
mesh_terms: D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000379:methods*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*