Der Unfallchirurg
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Over 2 years, 16 patients with a total of 23 lesions of the craniovertebral junction and the upper cervical spine were treated. Clinically important aspects of diagnosis and classification are outlined. ⋯ Surgery is frequently indicated, especially in elderly and polytraumatized patients. In addition, 2 cases of atlanto-occipital dislocation are described: 1 of these patients survived for 5 days after early atlanto-occipital fusion.