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ArticleCureus2026

The Treatment of Craniocervical Instability Using Regenerative Medicine Therapies: A Case Report.

Hannah E Jones, Joseph A Ierulli, Christopher Williams, John Pitts

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Hannah E JonesPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Emory University, Atlanta, USA.
Joseph A IerulliPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Emory University, Atlanta, USA.
Christopher WilliamsPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, USA.
John PittsInterventional Pain Management, Centeno-Schultz Clinic, Denver, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Craniocervical instability (CCI) is a disorder caused by weakness of the stabilizing ligaments of the craniocervical junction, leading to abnormal motion between the skull and upper cervical spine. CCI can present with any combination of the following symptoms: cervical neck pain, dizziness, autonomic dysfunction, migraines, and radiculopathy/myelopathy. CCI is often associated with connective tissue disorders. We present the case of a 51-year-old woman with a history of rheumatoid arthritis and chronic neck pain, migraines, vertigo, and autonomic dysfunction who underwent a series of regenerative injection treatments alongside postural and chiropractic therapy. Symptomatic and structural improvement was achieved, suggesting a possible role for regenerative therapies in the treatment of CCI. However, further studies are needed to investigate the effects of regenerative therapies on CCI severity. Our primary objective in presenting this case is to continue the conversation regarding the treatment of CCI with regenerative therapies and to spur further research on the topic.

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craniocervical instabilitycraniocervical junctiondextrose prolotherapyorthobiologic medicineplatelet-rich plasma/prp

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PMID42524688
PMCPMC13412205

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