Abstract
The cervicothoracic junction (CTJ) serves as the interface between the flexible, lordotic cervical spine and the more rigid, kyphotic thoracic spine. It is comprised of the C7 and T1 vertebrae and the intervening discs, ribs, and spanning ligaments. The varying anatomy and load-bearing properties of these two spine regions require careful consideration. The transition from the mobile cervical spine to immobile thoracic spine exposes the CTJ to large forces, making it susceptible to trauma and requiring unique biomechanical considerations when planning stabilization constructs.
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DiGiorgio, A.M., Virk, M.S., Hu, MH., Alazzeh, M., Thottempudi, S., Mummaneni, P.V. (2019). The Cervicothoracic Junction. In: Kaiser, M., Haid, R., Shaffrey, C., Fehlings, M. (eds) Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy and Radiculopathy . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-97952-6_33
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