The Ehlers–Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a heterogeneous group of heritable connective
tissue disorders characterized by joint hypermobility, skin extensibility, and tissue fragility …

Abstract THE SIMPLE PATHOANATOMIC concept that a narrowed spinal canal causes
compression of the enclosed cord, leading to local tissue ischemia, injury, and neurological …

Study Design Titanium miniplates are used to secure the posterior elements in the open
position after expansive open-door laminoplasty. Preoperative and postoperative spinal …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disorder affecting multiple
organ systems, joints, ligaments, and bones and commonly involves the cervical spine …

Transoral surgery: some lessons learned Page 1 British Journal of Neurosurgery (1995) 9,
283±293 REVIEW ARTICLE Transoral surgery: some lessons learned H. ALAN CROCKARD …

A great deal of literature has drawn attention to the “complex Chiari,” wherein the presence
of instability or ventral brainstem compression prompts consideration for addressing both …

Background Opinions differ on the timing of surgery for rheumatoid arthritis patients with
atlanto-axial subluxation. Some clinicians wait for development of neurological signs; others …

Study Design. This study analyzed the influence of atlantoaxial fusion in rheumatoid arthritis
patients on inflammatory retrodental pannus. Objectives. To determine the value of fusion on …

There is growing recognition of the kyphotic clivo-axial angle (CXA) as an index of risk of
brainstem deformity and craniocervical instability. This review of literature and prospective …

Objective—To objectively describe morphometric features of the craniocervical junction
region of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (CKCSs) and non-CKCS dogs with suspected …