Clinical and morphological evaluation of odontoid fractures of C2 vertebra
There have not been enough studies on cervical vertebra-2 (C2) odontoid fracture and their clinical and radiological evaluation. This study was designed to determine the proportions of the C2 odontoid fracture types and to determine the specific ...
Abdurrahman Cetin +2 more
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The postcranial skeleton of Monolophosaurus jiangi (Dinosauria: Theropoda) from the Middle Jurassic of Xinjiang, China, and a review of Middle Jurassic Chinese theropods [PDF]
The Middle Jurassic was a critical time in the evolution of theropod dinosaurs, highlighted by the origination and radiation of the large-bodied and morphologically diverse Tetanurae.
ZHAO XI-JIN +34 more
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Odontoid fractures account for approximately 7-15% (1) of cervical spine fractures, and almost 60% of fractures involving the axis. Neurological involvement is seen in upto 25% pts (2), and the primary mortality rate is around 12% (2). The mean age of occurrence is 47 years, with 2 peaks.
Sibhi Ganapathy +2 more
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Technique of Distraction, Compression, Extension, Reduction to Reduce and Realign Old Displaced Odontoid Fracture From Posterior Approach: A Novel Technique [PDF]
Objective Chronic ‘displaced’ displaced type II fractures, though uncommon, are difficult to manage. They usually require a transoral procedure followed by a posterior instrumented fusion.
P. Sarat Chandra +5 more
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Preservation of Atlantoaxial Rotation in Type II Odontoid Fracture: Successful Single Screw Anterior Odontoid Fixation in a Young Adult [PDF]
Type II odontoid fractures are the most prevalent type of cervical spine fracture in adults, and they are frequently linked with craniovertebral junction instability.
Krishna Sambare +4 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]
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 +7 more
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Relationship between cervical spine and skeletal class II in subjects with and without temporomandibular disorders [PDF]
AIM. To assess changes of cranio-cervical structure and of hyoid bone position in skeletal Class II subjects with and without Temporomandibular disorders (TMD). MATERIAL AND METHODS.
DI GIACOMO, PAOLA +5 more
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The fixation of type 2 odontoid fractures poses significant challenges in the elderly population due to coexistent osteoporosis and communition resulting in a high failure rate with conventional anterior screw fixation. Two elderly patients with unstable
Saurabh Kapoor +3 more
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Anderson type II odontoid fractures are reported to be the most common injury of the odontoid process in patients over the age of 65. However, atraumatic occult Anderson type III odontoid fractures have been rarely described and remain a diagnostic ...
Kanji Mori +3 more
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The incidence of odontoid fractures following trauma in a major trauma center, a retrospective study
Background: Cervical spine injury is the most common vertebral injury after major trauma, 20% of all cervical fractures happen to be odontoid fractures.
Sami Ibrahim AlEissa +7 more
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