Anatomical variations of the atlas arches: prevalence assessment, systematic review and proposition for an updated classification system
Gloria P. Baena-Caldas,
Juan F. Mier-García,
Dylan P. Griswold
et al.
Abstract:Objective and backgroundThis study focuses on the atlas, a pivotal component of the craniovertebral junction, bridging the cranium and spinal column. Notably, variations in its arches are documented globally, necessitating a thorough assessment and categorization due to their significant implications in clinical, diagnostic, functional, and therapeutic contexts. The primary objective is to ascertain the frequency of these anatomical deviations in the atlas arches among a Colombian cohort using cone-beam comput… Show more
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