Morphometric Analysis of Human Second Cervical Vertebrae (Axis)
Possessing an odontoid process and unique superior articular facets, the axis vertebra morphometry significantly differs from morphometry of other cervical vertebrae. The fractures of axis, especially its dens, are very common and surgeries highly risky. Knowledge of the axis dimensions is essential not only for preclinical studies, diagnosis of spinal
Teo, E.C. +5 more
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Evaluation of the efficiency of cervical orthoses on cervical fracture: A review of literature
Background: Various methods have been used to stabilize the vertebra in cervical fractures, including the use of various orthoses and surgery. However, it is not cleared which type of orthosis is more suitable for the subjects with cervical fractures to ...
Mohammad Taghi Karimi +2 more
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Bone density of the axis (C2) measured using Hounsfield units of computed tomography
Introduction The assessment of bone density is of great importance nowadays due to the increasing age of patients. Especially in regard to the surgical stabilization of the spine, the assessment of bone density is important for therapeutic decision ...
George Simion +3 more
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Feasibility of Single-Stage Posterior Passive Correction and Fusion Surgery for Congenital Scoliosis in Adolescent Patients Who Have Attained Skeletal Maturity [PDF]
Study Design Retrospective study. Purpose To report the perioperative and radiological outcomes of single-stage posterior passive correction and fusion (SSPPCF) in adolescent patients who present with congenital scoliosis.
Chee Kidd Chiu +6 more
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MORPHOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF ODONTOID PROCESS.
Background: The axis vertebra is the strongest cervical vertebrae; the characteristic feature of it is the presence of strong bony element, the dens (odontoid process).
Hayder hammadi abdulameer
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The C2 Pedicle Width, Pars Length, and Laminar Thickness in Concurrent Ipsilateral Ponticulus Posticus and High-Riding Vertebral Artery: A Radiological Computed Tomography Scan-Based Study [PDF]
Study Design Retrospective radiological study. Purpose We aimed to determine the prevalence of ponticulus posticus (PP) and high-riding vertebral artery (HRVA) occurring simultaneously on the same side (PP+HRVA) and in cases of PP+HRVA, to assess C2 ...
Manish Kundanmal Kothari +4 more
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Aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) infrequently occurs within the upper cervical vertebrae. Various therapeutic options have been reported in the literature. We would like to share our experience in managing a case of a 16-year-old girl diagnosed with ABC at the body of axis (C2) vertebra.
Khan ES +5 more
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Fixação occípito-cervical "inside-outside": relato técnico [PDF]
O entendimento sobre a biomecânica do complexo occípito-atlanto-axial explica a instabilidade progressiva após a descompressão anterior da junção craniocervical.O propósito do presente relato é descrever a técnica de fixação occípito-cervical tipo ...
Igor de Castro, José Alberto Landeiro
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ObjectiveThe objective of the study is to establish a new parameter that can be clearly measured on x-ray images to complement the description of the sagittal alignment of the craniocervical junction.
Hongxiang Huang +4 more
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Tupandactylus navigans GP/2E 9266 cervical vertebrae.
3D model of atlas/axis complex (A); cervical vertebra 03 (B); cervical vertebra 04 (C); cervical vertebrae series (D); cervical vertebra 05 (E); cervical vertebra 06 (F); cervical vertebra 07 (G).
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