Odontoid fractures. A rational approach to treatment [PDF]
, 1982 Twenty-three adults with fractures of the odontoid process are reviewed. Te possible reasons for the high rate of non-union in reported series are considered: these include the type of fracture, its displacement, the presence of a gap at the fracture ...
TK Taylor, MD Ryan
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Multilevel noncontiguous cervical spine injury
Journal of Clinical Sciences, 2017 This case report highlights the successful combination of operative and nonoperative management of a patient with noncontiguous cervical spine fractures and incomplete spinal cord injury.
Adetunji Mapaderun Toluse
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The Most Influential Publications in Odontoid Fracture Management [PDF]
, 2019 Management of odontoid fractures has improved and evolved due to advancing diagnostic guidelines and understanding of long-term outcomes. The aim of this study was to quantify the most frequently cited publications pertaining to odontoid fractures and ...
Rivera, Sebastian +6 more
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Closed reduction of traumatic atlantoaxial rotatory subluxation with type II odontoid fracture
Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery, 2018 Background: Traumatic atlantoaxial rotatory subluxation (TAARS) in adults is rare. We present an uncommon case of traumatic atlantoaxial rotatory subluxation with an associated type II odontoid fracture in a neurologically intact patient and describe a ...
Michael Opoku-Darko, MD, MSc +2 more
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Anterior Screw Fixation with Endoscopic System Assisted Method for Rostral Type III Odontoid Fracture [PDF]
, 2008 Odontoid fractures are relatively common upper cervical spine injuries, comprising up to 20% of cervical spine fractures. The treatment of odontoid fractures remains controversial, and is evolving with the advent of new fixation methods.
Hung, Yu-Chou +4 more
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Artificial neural networks for the detection of odontoid fractures using the Konstanz Information Miner Analytics Platform [PDF]
Asian Spine JournalStudy Design An experimental study. Purpose This study aimed to investigate the potential use of artificial neural networks (ANNs) in the detection of odontoid fractures using the Konstanz Information Miner (KNIME) Analytics Platform that provides a ...
Wongthawat Liawrungrueang +5 more
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Conservative Treatment in Patients With Type 2 Odontoid Fracture - Functional Outcome Following Halovest Immobilization [PDF]
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, 2010 OBJECTIVE: to assess the severity of neck pain and functional status (neck motion and return to pre-injury daily activity) in patients with type 2 odontoid fracture following conservative treatment by halo vest immobilization.
A Zairul +3 more
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Therapeutic management in an elderly patient with odontoid fracture [PDF]
, 2016 Fracture of the odontoid process is the most common type of cervical spine fracture in elderly patients (i.e. population over the age of 70 years), which can lead to disability or death.
Ilków, Wojciech +2 more
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Trends in management of odontoid fractures 2010–2021
North American Spine Society JournalBackground 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 +7 more
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