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Posterior Approach to Axis Instability

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Cervical Spine

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Many pathologies can cause instability of the cranio-vertebral junction (CVJ). Among the most common diseases must be considered thraumatisms, neoplasms, inflammation, but also congenital malformations. Instability of the CVJ is a potentially life-threatening condition and improper treatment can lead to severe neurological deficits as well as continuous, excruciating pain in the neck. Conservative treatments are often disappointing and surgery must always be taken in consideration when approaching instability of the CVJ, being in many cases the only therapy that can provide satisfactory results.

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  1. Neurosurgery Department, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy

    Alberto Maleci

  2. Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Department, Spine Center, Rome American Hospital, Rome, Italy

    Pier Paolo Maria Menchetti

  3. Department of Orthopaedics, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy

    Pier Paolo Maria Menchetti

  4. Neurosurgery Department, University of Florence, Florence, Italy

    Nicola Di Lorenzo

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Maleci, A., Menchetti, P.P.M., Di Lorenzo, N. (2016). Posterior Approach to Axis Instability. In: Menchetti, P. (eds) Cervical Spine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-21608-9_10

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