A Case of Initial Missed Diagnosis of Fatal Posterior Atlantoaxial Dislocation Without Odontoid Fracture. [PDF]
ABSTRACT We report a rare case of fatal posterior atlantoaxial dislocation without odontoid fracture. Attention should be paid to the possibility of delayed or missed diagnosis of cervical spine injury in patients with disturbance of consciousness.
Hagino T, Hagino T, Ohba T.
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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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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 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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Odontoid Fracture: Computed Tomography
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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The role of single odontoid screw fixation in treatment of odontoid fracture type II
Background Odontoid fractures are the most common cervical fractures specially type II. Anterior odontoid screw fixation has many advantages with low incidence of surgical complications.
Ahmed Rizk Elkholy +2 more
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AOSpine—Spine Trauma Classification System: The Value of Modifiers: A Narrative Review With Commentary on Evolving Descriptive Principles [PDF]
Study Design: Narrative review. Objectives: To describe the current AOSpine Trauma Classification system for spinal trauma and highlight the value of patient-specific modifiers for facilitating communication and nuances in treatment.
Benneker, MD, Lorin M. +8 more
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Introduction: Although various conservative and surgical treatment methods have been proposed, treatment options for patients with odontoid fractures remain controversial.
Mustafa Ogden +7 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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Conservative treatment of a comminuted cervical fracture in a racehorse
The 'classical' or 'Hangman' neck fracture involves the odontoid peg (process) of the second cervical vertebra (C2), and is described as an axial, dens or odontoid peg fracture in both the veterinary and human literature.
Vos NJ
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