Cervicocephalic syndrome
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Cervicocephalic syndrome, Cervical syndrome, Back pain, Cervicogenic headache, neck pain, physical therapy, exercise,
Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
A cervicocephalic syndrome is a cervical syndrome associated with deep or superficial pain in the head, dizziness and often visual (nystagmus for example) or auditory disturbances such as tinnitus or dysphagia. The syndrome results in pain and restriction of motion of the upper cervical spine. Cervicocephalic syndrome is therefore different from cervicogenic headache. (See: http://www.physio-pedia.com/Cervicogenic_Headache) (2)
Clinically Relevant Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The upper cervical complex consists of the occipito-atlantal (C0-C1), the atlanto-axial (C1-C2) and the superior aspect of C2.Those are the atypical segments of the cervical spine. Biomechanically there is a lot of research and study of this region. Although the upper cervical complex works as an integrated region, each level has to be regarded individually to see its contribution to the overall function.
The vertebral arteries begin in the root of the neck, usually the left artery is larger than the right. The cervical parts of the vertebral arteries ascend through the transverse foramina of the first six cervical vertebrae. The dura and arachnoid is perforated by the atlantic parts of the vertebral arteries that pass through the foramen magnum. At the caudal border of the pons the basilar artery is formed out of the intracranial parts of the vertebral arteries. (2,4)
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