Conservative management of craniovertebral junction injuries: Still a good option.

Background: Injuries to the craniovertebral junction (CVJ) are not uncommon, and are among the few skeletal injuries that carry a high mortality rate. Successful management of these injuries depends on familiarity with the normal anatomic relationships of this region, as well as prudent decision making regarding surgical versus conservative management alternatives.

Methods: The purpose of this study was to analyze the indications for conservative treatment of CVJ trauma and to analyze the outcomes.