Craniocervical Instability Archives

What Is Intracranial Hypertension And How Is It Connected To The Neck?

Nowadays, more and more people are dealing with neck pain and headaches. There are a lot of different causes of neck pain and headaches, one of which is intracranial hypertension. Anyone diagnosed with intracranial hypertension will want to know more about it. For example, you might wonder why it causes headaches or if the condition … Continued

Atlas of Interventional Orthopedic Procedures

New Interventional Orthopedics Atlas

Writing a textbook is an enormous undertaking. In creating a first of its kind, comprehensive textbook in Interventional Orthopedic Procedures, authors Williams, Sussman and Pitts have established a new benchmark in the field. Congratulations to its authors for their dedication, foresight and commitment to the advancement of Interventional Orthopedics. What Is Interventional Orthopedics? Interventional Orthopedics … Continued

What Is the Alar Ligament?

Introduction Medicine is highly specialized now. Each specialty has a series of checkboxes that patient’s symptoms nicely fit into. For example, irregular heart rhythm with abnormal ECG is a cardiology problem. Shortness of breath with abnormal chest x-ray can be effectively evaluated and treated by a pulmonologist. Unfortunately, the symptoms and presentation of patients with … Continued

Understanding Cervical Spine Instability Measurements

Cervical Spine Instability Measurements: How To Precisely Interpret Them It was all a blur. You were waiting for the red light to change when a large truck slammed into your vehicle. You did not see the approaching vehicle but heard the skidding tires. The brain fog, dizziness, and fatigue have not responded to conservative therapy. … Continued

What Is the Atlantodens Interval? A QuickStart Guide

The headaches and dizziness became progressive in nature and responsive to conservative care. Chiropractic adjustments provided only transient relief as you could not maintain your adjustment. A surgeon reviewed your history, symptoms and radiographic studies. He mentioned different measurements that were abnormal. What is the Atlantodens Interval? What is the Atlas? What is the Axis … Continued

Your Grabb Oakes Measurement: What Does It Mean?

The headaches, brainfog and balance problems has been progressive in nature and unresponsive to conservative care. After what seemed like endless consultations and examinations your chiropractor believes it is Craniocervical Instability. During a surgical evaluation the MRI was reviewed, and different measurements were taken all of which was confusing. What is the Cranium? What is … Continued

Grabb Oakes Measurement: How Is It Determined?

The headaches, brain fog and dizziness were getting worse and unresponsive to conservative care. You were referred for surgical evaluation. During the consultation time was spent reviewing your neck MRI. Different measuresurements were performed. Should you be concerned? What is the Cranium? What is the Craniocervical junction (CCJ)? What is the Grabb Oakes Measurement? How … Continued

Craniocervical Instability & Ehlers Danlos Syndrome: Know the Facts

Gymnastics and yoga were easy as you were super flexible. With continued training your shoulders and knees kept popping out of place. A series of small but significant traumas left you sidelined both from athletics, academics and socially. Brain fog and fatigue were common themes. You have seen countless physicians with conflicting information. Your chiropractor … Continued

What Are the Long Term Effects of Untreated Whiplash?

You were waiting for the red light to change when you heard the brakes screeching. Out of nowhere a large SUV rear ends you and pushes your vehicle into the intersection. Your neck and shoulder hurt and you’re not processing all the information. Your doctor thinks you have Whiplash. What is Whiplash? What are the … Continued

What Is the Success Rate of C1-C2 Fusion?

The upper neck and head pain was unrelenting and did not responed to conservative care or medications. Your doctor wants to refer you to a surgeon for possible fusion. What is the C1? What is the C2? What is the Atlantoaxial (AA) Joint? What are the key components of the AA Joint? What is a … Continued

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