Accessory atlantoaxial ligament avulsion fracture of the axis: Are there any clinical implications?

Injuries to the craniocervical support structures are frequently observed in neurotrauma cases. Stability of this region is of vital importance. Literature has mainly focused on three major ligaments of the craniocervical junction: The tectorial membrane, the transverse ligament, and the alar ligame...

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Main Authors: Hamid Reza Niknejad, Frank van Calenbergh, Philippe Demaerel, Johannes van Loon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine
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Online Access:http://www.jcvjs.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8237;year=2016;volume=7;issue=4;spage=273;epage=275;aulast=Niknejad