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The Axis Vertebra

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Editors:
  1. Demetrios S. Korres

    1. ATHENS, Greece

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  • Describes embryologic development, normal anatomy, and biomechanics of the axis
  • Explains role of imaging techniques, including advanced modalities
  • Presents surgical approaches in different types of fracture and ligamentous injury
  • Discusses congenital anomalies, infections, and tumors in depth ?
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Part I

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Embryology

      • Dimitrios-Stergios Evangelopoulos
      Pages 3-5

    3. Anatomy

      • Andrés Combalia
      Pages 7-19

    4. Biomechanics

      • Vassilis A. Lykomitros
      Pages 21-26

    5. Imaging

      • Konstantinos E. Kokkinis, Emmanouil Emmanouil
      Pages 27-38

  3. Part II

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 39-39
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    2. Fractures of the Axis

      • Demetrios S. Korres
      Pages 41-43

    3. Fractures of the Odontoid Process

      • Demetrios S. Korres
      Pages 45-59

    4. Fractures of the Vertebral Body

      • Demetrios S. Korres, Nikolaos E. Efstathopoulos
      Pages 61-65

    5. Fractures of the Posterior Arch

      • Efstratios Kavroudakis, Demetrios S. Korres
      Pages 67-73

    6. Multiple or Complex Fractures

      • Demetrios S. Korres, Andreas F. Mavrogenis
      Pages 75-77

    7. Atlantoaxial Dislocation

      • Panagiotis K. Karampinas, Demetrios S. Korres
      Pages 79-85

  4. Part III

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 87-87
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    2. Surgical Approaches

      • Andrea Angelini, Roberto Casadei
      Pages 89-103

    3. Transmandible Approach

      • Carlo Logroscino, Luca Proietti, Giovanni Almadori, Gaetano Paludetti
      Pages 105-112

  5. Part IV

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 113-113
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    2. Infections

      • Stergios N. Lallos, Nikolaos E. Efstathopoulos
      Pages 115-124

    3. Congenital Malformations

      • Carlos Villas
      Pages 125-143

    4. Tumors

      • Andreas F. Mavrogenis, Pietro Ruggieri
      Pages 145-154
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About this book

The axis (second cervical) vertebra is of special interest owing to its particular anatomy, biomechanics, and position in the spine. Despite this, the role of the axis in the function of the cervical spine and the nature of its involvement in trauma and other pathological conditions are still not completely understood. This book covers all aspects of the axis vertebra and its disorders. Embryologic development, normal anatomy, and biomechanics of the axis and upper cervical spine are first discussed, and imaging appearances explained with the aid of standard radiographs and images obtained using advanced techniques. Congenital anomalies, fractures, infections, and tumors (benign and malignant) are then discussed in depth in individual sections. The book is based on the personal experience and expertise of the contributing authors, enhanced by up-to-date information drawn from the literature, and will appeal to a range of practitioners.  

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From the reviews:

“This monograph is about the anatomy, surgical pathology, neurosurgical approaches, and relationship to the occiput. I recommend this book for orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and all physicians interested in surgery of the upper spine. … This is a pearl for those interested in anatomy and surgical management. I recommend this book to trauma specialists, ENT surgeons, and neurosurgeons alike.” (Joseph J. Grenier, Amazon.com, May, 2014)

Editors and Affiliations

  • ATHENS, Greece

    Demetrios S. Korres

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Axis Vertebra

  • Editors: Demetrios S. Korres

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5232-1

  • Publisher: Springer Milano

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Italia 2013

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-88-470-5231-4Published: 28 May 2013

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-88-470-5840-8Published: 01 October 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-88-470-5232-1Published: 08 July 2014

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VIII, 157

  • Number of Illustrations: 79 b/w illustrations, 53 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Orthopedics, Imaging / Radiology, Oncology

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