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Special Radiology

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The anatomy and pathology of the craniovertebral junction (CVJ) may be complex but can be readily visualized by a variety of radiological means. The primary modalities include simple plain radiographs, computer tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Each clinical scenario warrants a different imaging modality or, more commonly, a combination of multiple modalities. This chapter describes these imaging modalities as they pertain to the CVJ. Specific pathologies are discussed in separate chapters.

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Choutka, O., Suchomel, P. (2011). Special Radiology. In: Reconstruction of Upper Cervical Spine and Craniovertebral Junction. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-13158-5_3

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