[HTML][HTML] Radiological study of atlas arch defects with meta-analysis and a proposed new classification
W Suphamungmee, L Yurasakpong… - Asian Spine …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
This study consists of a retrospective cohort study, a systematic review, and a meta-analysis
which were separately conducted. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of atlas …
which were separately conducted. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of atlas …
Anatomical variations of the atlas arches: prevalence assessment, systematic review and proposition for an updated classification system
Objective and background This study focuses on the atlas, a pivotal component of the
craniovertebral junction, bridging the cranium and spinal column. Notably, variations in its …
craniovertebral junction, bridging the cranium and spinal column. Notably, variations in its …
Atlas posterior arch and vertebral artery's groove variants: a classification, morphometric study, clinical and surgical implications
Background The third part of the vertebral artery (VA) coursing in vertebral artery groove
(VAG) may be injured during posterior craniocervical junction approaches. Objective The …
(VAG) may be injured during posterior craniocervical junction approaches. Objective The …
[HTML][HTML] Arcuate foramen prevalence in South African subjects: A cadaveric study based on 120 atlas vertebrae
Background This study was a prospective cadaver-derived skeletal study looking at the
skeletal remains of a modern human population. The complete arcuate foramen (AF) is an …
skeletal remains of a modern human population. The complete arcuate foramen (AF) is an …
Expression of the apelin receptor, a novel potential therapeutic target, and its endogenous ligands in diverse stem cell populations in human glioblastoma
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is one of the most common and lethal forms of brain cancer,
carrying a very poor prognosis (median survival of~ 15 months post-diagnosis). Treatment …
carrying a very poor prognosis (median survival of~ 15 months post-diagnosis). Treatment …
Systematic review and meta‐analysis of the prevalence of the retrotransverse foramen of the atlas
The retrotransverse foramen (RTF) is a nonmetric variant of the atlas vertebra that can
accommodate an anastomotic vertebral vein and occipital nerve. An understanding of this …
accommodate an anastomotic vertebral vein and occipital nerve. An understanding of this …
[PDF][PDF] Arcuate foramen: an anatomic variant of atlas vertebra and its clinical considerations
The ponticulus posticus (PP) or arcuate foramen (AF) is a bony bridge arising from lateral
mass of atlas, which transforms the groove of vertebral artery into a canal on posterior arch …
mass of atlas, which transforms the groove of vertebral artery into a canal on posterior arch …
Krapina atlases suggest a high prevalence of anatomical variations in the first cervical vertebra of Neanderthals
The first cervical vertebra, atlas, and its anatomical variants have been widely studied in
Homo sapiens. However, in Neanderthals, the presence of anatomical variants of the atlas …
Homo sapiens. However, in Neanderthals, the presence of anatomical variants of the atlas …
3D-printed drill guide versus fluoroscopic-guided free-hand technique for pedicle screw insertion in the upper cervical spine: a systematic review and meta-analysis
A Al-Saadawi, S Tehranchi, R Chekuri, A Oehlen… - Musculoskeletal …, 2025 - Springer
Abstract 3D-printed (3DP) drill guides have demonstrated significant potential to accurately
guide pedicle screw insertion in spinal surgery. However, their role in the upper cervical …
guide pedicle screw insertion in spinal surgery. However, their role in the upper cervical …
[HTML][HTML] 3D Digital Anatomical Models Based on Computed Tomographic Morphometric Analysis of C1 and C2 for Surgical Navigation
Background/Objectives: Injuries involving the Atlas (C1) and Axis (C2) vertebrae of the
cervical spine present significant clinical challenges due to their complex anatomy and …
cervical spine present significant clinical challenges due to their complex anatomy and …