All of the cervical vertebrae flex and extend the neck, but some have additional special functions, including: C1: The first vertebra in the column closest to the skull is also known as the atlas.

Chronic headaches can be triggered by spinal misalignments, muscular fatigue, or past injuries. Misdiagnosed structural ...

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2.1.1 Atlantoaxial instability (excessive movement between the first and second cervical vertebrae) can be caused by trauma, malignancy and inflammatory or congenital defects. It can present with ...

The first cervical vertebrae (C1) or atlas can be anatomically divided into three parts – the anterior arch, the lateral masses and the posterior arch. The atlas is formed from three primary ...

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The primary purpose was to determine which side of the spine cavitates during C1–2 rotatory HVLA thrust manipulation.

A pain in the neck can sometimes be more than sore muscles. If the pain doesn’t get better after several days of rest, it may be a herniated cervical disk.

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With cervical fusion surgery, the surgeon removes the damaged disc and places a bone graft (which is taken either from the patient's hip or from a cadaver) in the space between the vertebrae.

Evidence-based recommendations on direct C1 lateral mass screw for cervical spine stabilisation. This involves using screws to fix the bones together to treat atlantoaxial fusion in the neck ...