Kinematic Analysis of the Hindbrain via Dynamic Neck Motion in Adult Patients with Chiari Malformation Type I: A Radiological Study with Clinical Implications
The mobility of the ectopic tonsils and the degree of cervical motion were verified in adult CMI patients. The herniated tonsils largely ascended with extension and descended with flexion, without obvious tonsillar tissue strain, whereas the brain stem remained stable. Tonsillar motion may be a potential marker of CMI and may therefore help surgeons confirm CMI as well as tailor surgical procedures for such patients.
Authors
- Han‐Xiang Deng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0030-8465)
- Zhijian Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1601-3802)
- Guolian Chen
- Wei Tang
- Yongzhi Xia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2948-0568)
- Tao Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5658-5525)
- Yi Yan
Institutions
- The Affiliated Yongchuan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (CN)
- Chongqing Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Neurosurgery
- Published
- 2025-03-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2025.123925
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Science-Health Joint Medical Scientific Research Project of Chongqing