Global InformationCervicocranial syndrome information
| Cervicocranial syndrome | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Craniocervical junction syndrome |
| Specialty | Neurology |
Cervicocranial syndrome or (craniocervical junction syndrome, CCJ syndrome) is a neurological illness. It is a combination of symptoms that are caused by an abnormality in the neck. The bones of the neck that are affected are cervical vertebrae (C1-C7). This syndrome can be identified by confirming cervical bone shifts, collapsed cervical bones or misalignment of the cervical bone leading to improper functioning of cervical spinal nerves. Cervicocranial syndrome is either congenital or acquired (as a result of injury or disease). Some examples of diseases that could result in cervicocranial syndrome are Chiari disease, Klippel-Feil malformation[1] osteoarthritis, and trauma.[2] Treatment options include neck braces, pain medication and surgery. The quality of life for individuals suffering from CCJ syndrome can improve through surgery.[3]
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