Where the Skull Meets the Spine: Tailoring the Surgical Approach of the Occipito-Cervical Junction
16th February, 2024, 16:00 - 17:00
M101

This session will highlight the surgical options in treating pathologies affecting the craniocervical junction, with specific focus on the anatomical surgical approach to maximize surgical resection and maintenance of the biomechanical stability at the occipital cervical junction in the long-term. This will allow us to better understand the importance of, and how to preserve, the craniocervical stability in order to optimize patient outcomes not only from an oncological standpoint, but from a functional, and quality of life as well.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to:

• Demonstrate the anatomy and biomechanical principles of the craniocervical junction.
• Compare the surgical approaches to the craniocervical-junction.
• Identify the limits of the extension of the surgical approach in order to not compromise the biomechanical stability.
• Recognize when and how craniocervical stabilization is needed.

Current Schedule

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