The original and definitive reference on surgery of the craniovertebral junction, now in an updated second edition.The craniovertebral junction, with a significant range of pathologies and anatomical complexities, continues to be a challenging area for surgeons. This new edition of Surgery of the Craniovertebral Junction focuses on surgical decision making and technological advances in the treatment modalities for this region. Written and edited by senior surgeons at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, and the world-renowned Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, this is a comprehensive text that spine and skull base surgeons will refer to often. A content-rich, interactive DVD containing cadaveric dissections, animations of surgical approaches and techniques, and a selection of short, narrated cases, is included with the book.Key Features:Contains new chapters on stereotactic radiosurgery, endovascular surgery, and endoscopic skull base techniques, ensuring that surgeons stay current Includes an interactive DVD with high-quality, compelling videos on anatomy and surgical methods, providing readers with visuals to aid in interpretation of the text Reflects the technological advances and innovative treatment modalities that have improved patient safety and efficacy rates for surgery involving this highly complex area Covers both open and minimally invasive surgical methods, enabling surgeons to hone their skills in both areasSurgery of the Craniovertebral Junction, Second Edition is the surgical resource every spine and skull base surgeon should have on their bookshelf.

<p><strong>Section I Foundations for Surgical Treatment</strong><br>1 Embryology, Development, and Classification of Disorders of the Craniovertebral Junction<br>2 Anatomical Basis of Surgical Approaches to the Region of the Foramen Magnum<br>3 Biomechanics of the Craniovertebral Junction<br>4 Radiological Evaluation of the Craniovertebral Junction<br>5 Neurological Findings of Craniovertebral Junction Disease<br><strong>Section II Surgical Indications and Decision Making</strong><br>6 Congenital Malformations of the Craniovertebral Junction<br>7 The Rheumatoid Neck: Changing Pathology Requires Altering Surgical Strategies<br>8 Traumatic Injuries of the Craniovertebral Junction<br>9 Bone Softening Diseases and Disorders of Bone Metabolism<br>10 Primary Osseous and Metastatic Neoplasms of the Craniovertebral Junction<br>11 Primary Extramedullary Tumors of the Craniovertebral Junction<br>12 Management of Chiari Malformations<br>13 Management of Intramedullary Lesions of the Cervicomedullary Junction and High Cervical Spinal Cord<br>14 Management of Vertebral Artery Dissections and Vascular Insufficiency<br>15 Arteriovenous Malformations of the Craniovertebral Junction: Spinal and Posterior Fossa AVMs<br>16 Aneurysms of the Craniovertebral Junction<br>17 Cavernous Malformations of the Cervicomedullary Junction<br>18 Radiosurgical Management of Lesions of the Craniovertebral Junction<br><strong>Section III Surgical Techniques</strong><br>19 Brief Overview of Surgical Approaches to the Craniovertebral Junction<br>20 Stereotactic Methods of Localization and Image-Guided Surgery<br>21 Transoral Approach to the Craniovertebral Junction<br>22 Transoral Approaches to Midline Pathology of the Ventral Skull Base, Craniovertebral Junction, and Upper Cervical Spine<br>23 Transoral&#8211;Translabiomandibular Approach to the Craniovertebral Junction<br>24 Transfacial Approaches to the Craniovertebral Junction<br>25 Posterior Neuroendoscopic Applications at the Craniovertebral Junction<br>26 Extended Endonasal Approaches to the Craniovertebral Junction<br>27 The Far-Lateral Approach and Its Variations<br>28 The Transpetrosal Approaches<br>29 Posterolateral Approach to the Upper Cervical Spine<br>30 Endovascular Management of Posterior Fossa Atherosclerotic Disease<br>31 Bypass Options for the Posterior Fossa<br>32 Approaches to the Jugular Foramen<br>33 Suboccipital and Retrosigmoid Approaches<br><strong>Section IV Fixation and Fusion Techniques</strong><br>34 Biology of Spinal Fusion<br>35 Techniques of Bone Graft Harvesting and Spinal Fusion<br>36 General Principles of Spinal Wire and Cable Fixation<br>37 General Principles of Spinal Screw Fixation<br>38 CT-Based Image Guidance in Fixation of the Craniovertebral Junction<br>39 Odontoid Screw Fixation<br>40 Posterior Atlantoaxial Screw Fixation<br>41 Occipitocervical Fixation<br>42 Craniovertebral Instability: Atlantoaxial Joint Manipulation and Fixation</p>

The original and definitive reference on surgery of the craniovertebral junction, now in an updated second edition.The craniovertebral junction, with a significant range of pathologies and anatomical complexities, continues to be a challenging area for surgeons. This new edition of Surgery of the Craniovertebral Junction focuses on surgical decision making and technological advances in the treatment modalities for this region. Written and edited by senior surgeons at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, and the world-renowned Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, this is a comprehensive text that spine and skull base surgeons will refer to often. A content-rich, interactive DVD containing cadaveric dissections, animations of surgical approaches and techniques, and a selection of short, narrated cases, is included with the book.Key Features:Contains new chapters on stereotactic radiosurgery, endovascular surgery, and endoscopic skull base techniques, ensuring that surgeons stay current Includes an interactive DVD with high-quality, compelling videos on anatomy and surgical methods, providing readers with visuals to aid in interpretation of the text Reflects the technological advances and innovative treatment modalities that have improved patient safety and efficacy rates for surgery involving this highly complex area Covers both open and minimally invasive surgical methods, enabling surgeons to hone their skills in both areasSurgery of the Craniovertebral Junction, Second Edition is the surgical resource every spine and skull base surgeon should have on their bookshelf.