For the timely detection of pathology, as well in order to avoid overdiagnosis, it is important create criteria for diagnosing pathology craniovertebral zone adults and children, taking into account their anatomical physiological features. To date, questions optimal method radiodiagnosis patients with region are insufficiently voluminous clearly defined. Despite advantages, cone beam computed t...

Occipital condyle fractures (OCFs) have been treated as rare traumatic injuries, but the number of reported OCFs has gradually increased because of the popularization of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The patient in this report presented with OCFs and C1 dislocation, along with traumatic cerebellar hemorrhage, which led to craniovertebral junction instability. Th...

In nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) studies choice of imaging plane is achieved by a variety of methods that restrict data collection to the desired region. This means that the additional perspectives of direct sagittal and coronal views are possible. In sections traversing the brainstem and cervical cord the neural tissue is clearly seen contrasted against the surrounding cerebrospinal fluid (...

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of scapular stabilization exercise on neck posture, muscle activity, pain, and quality of life in individuals with neck pain and forward head posture. [Subjects and Methods] Fifteen participants were recruited according to the selection criteria and were randomly allocated to the scapular stabilization group (n=8) and the contro...

The high prevalence of craniovertebral junction malformation in Northeastern Brazil is historically associated with brachycephalic biotype (flat head), also common in this region. It has been postulated that this trait was introduced to this region by the Dutch during the colonial period in Brazil's history. Based on the confrontation of this paradigm against some historical facts, the authors ...