Basilar impression is a pathological abnormality in the area of the cervical vertebrae. The abnormality is seen in the transitional craniocervical region, with an impression developing on the second vertebra of the neck. In particular, the dens axis is affected. Because the basilar impression occurs near the foramen magnum, the condition narrows this segment. What … Basilar Impression: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Grisel syndrome is a type of subluxation that occurs in the spine of the neck. A subluxation is when a joint is incompletely dislocated. In Grisel’s syndrome, the so-called atlantoaxial joint is affected by the dislocation. In most cases, the cause of the disease is a protective posture that often results from inflammatory processes in … Grisel Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Hyperdontia (or hyperodontia) refers to an excess number of teeth, where there are then over 32 teeth in the permanent dentition and over 20 teeth in the primary dentition. What is hyperdontia? Hyperdontia is an excess of teeth that can occur as multiple or double structures, as twin teeth, as fusions or as adhesions. Fusions … Hyperdontia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Klippel-Feil syndrome is a rare malformation. Primarily, the cervical spine is affected by the condition. What is Klippel-Feil syndrome? In medicine, Klippel-Feil syndrome is also known as congenital cervical spine synostosis. This refers to a congenital, rarely occurring malformation of the cervical spine that may be associated with other malformations. Klippel-Feil syndrome was named after … Klippel-Feil Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
