The ponticulus of the atlas vertebra: A systematic review and meta-analysis of its prevalence with its surgical relevance

Background and objectives: A detailed understanding of the anatomical variations of the Atlas is essential to prevent adverse clinical outcomes during a cervical spine surgery. The Ponticulus Posticus (PP) and Ponticulus Lateralis (PL) are among these anatomical variations. This study aims to provid...

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Main Authors: Sebastian Ordoñez-Cure, Johana Moreno-Drada, Juan F. Mier-García, Gloria P. Baena-Caldas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-10-01
Series:World Neurosurgery: X
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590139725000766
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