title: Craniovertebral junction instability: special reference to paediatric age group.
abstract: Craniovertebral junction is the centre for stability and of mobility of the spine. The region is ingeniously designed and structured to permit a complex array of movements whilst preserving the stability. The occipitoatlantal joint is the centre for stability, whilst atlantoaxial joint is the centre for mobility. Despite the flawless architecture, a range of factors can influence the stability of the region. Majority of instability is related to affection of the atlantoaxial joint. Special issues confront the surgeon whilst dealing with instability of the craniovertebral junction in paediatric age group. Authors will discuss the issue of instability of craniovertebral junction, more particularly as it relates to paediatric patients, and discuss the methods of stabilisation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, K.E.M Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College, Parel, Mumbai, 400012, India, atulgoel62@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Atul
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Goel
mesh_terms: D001268:Atlanto-Axial Joint; D001269:Atlanto-Occipital Joint / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D009068:Movement