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Safety and Efficacy of Anterior Odontoid Screw for the Management of Odontoid Fractures. A Series of 22 Patients. [PDF]

Egyptian Spine Journal, 2012
Background Data: Several methods of treatment of odontoid fractures have been used. These have ranged from rigid immobilization to atlantoaxial fusion. Odontoid screw osteosynthesis is gaining popularity.
Hossam Taha, Hesham Facharzt
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Odontoid Fracture: Computed Tomography [PDF]

Journal of Education and Teaching in Emergency Medicine, 2016
History of present illness: An 84-year-old male presented with left-sided posterior head, neck, and back pain after a ground level fall. Exam was notable for left parietal scalp laceration and midline cervical spine tenderness with no obvious ...
Jonathan Peña, Alisa Wray
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Percutaneous anterior C1/2 transarticular screw fixation: salvage of failed percutaneous odontoid screw fixation for odontoid fracture

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2017
Background The objective of this study is to investigate the outcomes and safety of using percutaneous anterior C1/2 transarticular screw fixation as a salvage technique for odontoid fracture if percutaneous odontoid screw fixation fails. Methods Fifteen
Ai-Min Wu, Hai-Ming Jin, Zhong-Ke Lin, Yong-Long Chi, Xiang-Yang Wang   +4 more
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CT and MR imaging of odontoid abnormalities: A pictorial review

Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 2016
Odontoid process is the central pillar of the craniovertebral junction. Imaging of this small structure continues to be a challenge for the radiologists due to complex bony and ligamentous anatomy. A wide range of developmental and acquired abnormalities
Nishchint Jain, Ritu Verma, Umesh Neuro Garga, Barinder P Baruah, Sachin K Jain, Surya N Bhaskar   +5 more
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Spontaneous regression of retro-odontoid post traumatic cicatrix following occipitocervical fixation

Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine, 2017
This case report describes a patient who presented with myelopathy secondary to a large retro-odontoid post traumatic cicatrix. The objective of this study was to discuss the clinical presentation, pathogenesis, imaging, and surgical management of ...
Priyank Sinha, Ming-Te Lee, Sasan Panbehchi, Ankur Saxena, Debasish Pal   +4 more
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Endoscopic-Assisted Posterior Atlantoaxial Fusion: Technical Innovation and Clinical Experience. [PDF]

Orthop Surg
Endoscopic‐assisted posterior atlantoaxial lateral mass fusion is introduced as a novel minimally invasive technique for treating atlantoaxial instability. The approach enables direct visualization, precise fixation, and effective bone fusion while minimizing muscle dissection, blood loss, and postoperative pain, achieving rapid neurological and ...
Zhu J, Huang C, Xue J, Chen J, Xu Y, Liu D, Zhan X, Liu C.   +7 more
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Trends in management of odontoid fractures 2010–2021

North American Spine Society Journal
Background Context: Odontoid fractures are relatively common. However, the literature is unclear how these fractures are best managed in many scenarios. As such, care is varied and poorly characterized.
Michael J. Gouzoulis, BS, Anthony E. Seddio, BS, Albert Rancu, BS, Sahir S. Jabbouri, MD, Jay Moran, MD, Arya Varthi, MD, Daniel R. Rubio, MD, Jonathan N. Grauer, MD   +7 more
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Retro-Odontoid Pseudotumor Formation in the Context of Various Acquired and Congenital Pathologies of the Craniovertebral Junction and Surgical Techniques [PDF]

Neurospine, 2021
Retro-odontoid pseudotumor formation consists of an abnormal growth of granulation tissue typically posterior to the odontoid process, resulting as a manifestation of atlantoaxial instability.
Brian Fiani, Rebecca Houston, Imran Siddiqi, Mohammad Arshad, Taylor Reardon, Brandon Gilliland, Cyrus Davati, Athanasios Kondilis   +7 more
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Tumours of the odontoid peg revisited

Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 2020
Introduction: Tumours of the odontoid peg are rare but can potentially cause significant morbidity and mortality. Methods: A retrospective review of oncology and radiology database of tertiary orthopaedic oncology centre for all lesions affecting the ...
Ahmed Saad, Christine Azzopardi, Shahnawaz Haleem, Marcin Czyz, Steven L James, Rajesh Botchu   +5 more
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Analysis of radiological measurement parameters that can predict the type of treatment to be applied in odontoid fractures: Clinical research

Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine, 2023
Introduction: Although various conservative and surgical treatment methods have been proposed, treatment options for patients with odontoid fractures remain controversial.
Mustafa Ogden, Ahmet Melih Erdogan, Mustafa Ilker Karagedik, Selcuk Baser, Ibrahim Umud Bulut, Ozge Sevimoglu, Ulas Yuksel, Bulent Bakar   +7 more
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