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01-02-2004 | Letter to the Editor

MRI of the posterior tectorial and atlanto-occipital membranes in the late stage of whiplash injury

Authors: J. Krakenes, R. R. Kaale, G. Moen, H. Nordli, N. E. Gilhus, J. Rorvik

Published in: Neuroradiology | Issue 2/2004

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We share the view expressed by Drs Kwan and Friel that there is a great need for further investigation of the head/neck articulation, particularly in patients with a whiplash injury, but also in other kinds of neck disease. The facet joints and discs have been thoroughly studied, but little attention is paid to the craniovertebral joints. There are several reports of major atlanto-occipital dislocation without fracture [1, 2,3]. When the head is exposed to the strong G-forces, as in a whiplash injury, there is good reason to believe that the craniovertebral ligaments and membranes are considerably strained. …

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Title: MRI of the posterior tectorial and atlanto-occipital membranes in the late stage of whiplash injury
Authors: J. Krakenes
R. R. Kaale
G. Moen
H. Nordli
N. E. Gilhus
J. Rorvik
Publication date: 01-02-2004
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Neuroradiology / Issue 2/2004
Print ISSN: 0028-3940
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1920
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00234-003-1150-6

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