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[Degenerative blockbuilding between the 2d and 3d cervical vertebrae].
Zeitschrift Fur Orthopadie Und Ihre Grenzgebiete
|May 1, 1984
Summary
Degenerative processes can cause osseous and non-osseous fusions in the upper cervical spine, specifically between the axis and third cervical vertebra. These spinal fusions are linked to the orientation of articular facets and developmental issues.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Anatomy
- Radiology
Context:
- The upper cervical spine, comprising the atlas (C1) and axis (C2), is crucial for head movement and stability.
- Degenerative changes in the cervical spine are common, particularly with aging.
- Anomalies in vertebral development can predispose to spinal instability and degeneration.
Purpose:
- To investigate the occurrence and potential causes of osseous and non-osseous fusions in the upper cervical spine.
- To identify anatomical factors contributing to degenerative spinal fusions.
- To understand the relationship between vertebral development and degenerative spinal alterations.
Summary:
- Out of 59 anatomical samples, two cases exhibited osseous fusion between the axis (C2) and the third cervical vertebra (C3).
- Five additional cases presented with a rigid, non-osseous union between C2 and C3.
- These fusions are generally attributed to degenerative processes, influenced by the orientation of articular facets and developmental anomalies of the axis' transverse process.
Impact:
- Findings highlight potential etiologies for upper cervical spine fusion, aiding in diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Understanding these degenerative patterns can inform the management of spinal conditions.
- This research contributes to the anatomical and pathological knowledge of the cervical spine.