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C2 odontoid fractures constituting 18% of total cervical fractures have a high mortality rate. These fractures may be treated with surgical methods such as external immobilization and odontoid screwing, and anterior or posterior transarticular screwing ...
Ramazan Pasahan, Emek Guldogan
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Abstract Objectives Global population aging is leading to a greater retention of natural teeth into later life and an increasing prevalence of dental implant therapy. Although advanced age has traditionally been regarded as a risk factor for compromised outcomes, population level evidence remains lacking.
Dong Yang +3 more
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Background: Anterior odontoid screw fixation for the treatment of type II odontoid fractures, in contrast to posterior C1–2 fusion, allows for maintenance of cervical rotatory motion at C1–2. The approach requires an accessible C2–3 disc space from which
Sohail H. Syed, M.D. +4 more
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The natural history of type II odontoid fractures in the elderly population. A retrospective study over a 14 years period. [PDF]
Odontoid fractures are the most common cervical fractures in the adult population. They represent 9 to 18 % of all cervical fractures and the type II is the most common.
BIKFALVI, A.
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Teriparatide in Two Patients With Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVB
ABSTRACT Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IV is a multisystem lysosomal storage disease characterized by severe skeletal dysplasia resulting from impaired degradation of the glycosaminoglycans keratan sulfate and chondroitin‐6‐sulfate. The condition is classified into Types A and B based on the underlying enzyme deficiency.
Mark Wijnen +5 more
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Traumatic posterior atlantoaxial dislocation without odontoid fracture is very rare. Patient prognosis depends on the neurologic symptoms or the extent of damage to the structures.
Yong Kyun Kim +4 more
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New C2 Synchondrosal Fracture Classification System [PDF]
Health Professions - Clinical (The Ohio State University Denman Undergraduate Research Forum)Background. Excessive cervical flexion-extension accompanying mild to severe impact injuries can lead to C2 synchondrosal fractures in young children. Objective.
Daulton, Robert
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Saul Wilson Syndrome: A Case Report With New Features in Saudi Arabia
ABSTRACT Saul Wilson syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder caused by heterozygous de novo mutations in the COG4 gene. We report the first case from Saudi Arabia with previously unreported facial dysmorphic features, expanding the known phenotypic spectrum and emphasizing the importance of recognizing phenotypic variability in rare disorders.
Saad A. Bin Owaimer +4 more
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Background: Traumatic atlantoaxial dislocation combined with locked atlas lateral mass and odontoid process fracture is a complex injury and is extremely rare. We describe the surgical technique by presenting a clinical case study in managing a traumatic
Wongthawat Liawrungrueang +2 more
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Odontoid synchondrosis fractures in children [PDF]
Object Odontoid synchondrosis fractures, although rare in the overall incidence of spinal trauma, are one of the more common fractures in young children. The goal of this study was to evaluate the demographic data, incidence of neurological deficits, treatment strategies, and outcomes in a combined series of ...
Daniel R, Fassett +2 more
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