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Abstract
The cervicothoracic junction (CTJ) represents a unique region in the spine because of its biomechanical properties. It is predisposed to various traumatic injuries, tumor, and iatrogenic instability. It is also a difficult region to access anteriorly because of the vital structures ventral to the CTJ. The development of new surgical techniques and new instrumentation has allowed better access and fixation to the CTJ.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17556139 DOI: 10.1016/j.nec.2007.02.012
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Neurosurg Clin N Am ISSN: 1042-3680 Impact factor: 2.509