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Morphometric analysis of odontoid process among Arab population: a retrospective cone beam CT study [PDF]

PeerJ, 2023
Objective This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans to assess the odontoid process diameter in the Arab population and to determine whether one or two cortical screws can be used for treating odontoid
Asmaa Uthman, Basheer Salman, Hawraa Shams Aldeen, Hesham Marei, Sura F. Al-Bayati, Natheer H. Al-Rawi   +5 more
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Vertical Fracture of the Odontoid Process. [PDF]

Cureus, 2021
Fractures of the odontoid process of the axis usually occur transversely at the neck or base of the odontoid, are often displaced, and frequently require surgical fixation. Sagittal or coronal fractures are uncommon and can best be visualized on coronal or sagittal reconstruction of CT scans.
Quint DJ, Ramnath S.
europepmc   +4 more sources

Computed Tomographic Evaluation of the Odontoid Process for Two-Screw Fixation in Type-II Fracture: A Malaysian Perspective

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007
Purposes. To measure the diameter of the odontoid process in a Malaysian population using computed tomographic (CT) scan and determine the feasibility of treating type-II odontoid fractures using 2 cortical screws. Methods.
MI Yusof, AH Yusof, MS Abdullah, TMAR Hussin   +3 more
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Stabilizing the unstable: Tuberculosis of the odontoid process with atlanto‐occipital instability—Case report and review of literature [PDF]

Clinical Case Reports
Key Clinical Message Tuberculosis (TB) of the odontoid process is a rare but potentially, a debilitating condition. Surgical intervention, in the form of stabilizing the spine and decompressing the spinal cord, offers a tailored approach to managing this
Shyam Duvuru, Vivek Sanker, Tirth Dave, Pratik Agarwal, Naureen Syed   +4 more
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Anterior atlantoaxial motion preservation fixation technique for axis complex fractures (odontoid process with Hangman’s fractures) and technique notes [PDF]

Scientific Reports
This study aims to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of anterior atlantoaxial motion preservation fixation (AMPF) in treating axis complex fractures involving the odontoid process fracture and Hangman’s fractures with C2/3 instability.
Qilin Lu, Jin Tang, Wei Xie, Xianzhong Mei, Hui Kang, Ximing Liu, Feng Xu, Xianhua Cai   +7 more
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Performing the screw fixation from C3 to odontoid process in a patient with Klippel-Feil syndrome and type II odontoid fracture

Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine, 2018
A 56-year-old female patient was admitted with a history of pain during neck movements after cervical injury. Computerized tomography scan revealed type II odontoid fracture and fusion anomaly between C2 and C3 vertebrae.
Mustafa Ogden, Ulas Yuksel, Ibrahim Akkurt, Bulent Bakar   +3 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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Direct Anterior Screw Fixation for a Pediatric Odontoid Fracture with Associated Skull Fracture: A Case Report

Indian Spine Journal, 2021
The upper cervical spine remains the most susceptible region for spinal trauma in children, with odontoid fractures being the most common ones in this age group.
Dilip Dutta, Arjun Shankar Dasgupta
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Full-endoscopic uniportal retropharyngeal odontoidectomy: A preliminary case report

Frontiers in Surgery, 2023
Summary of background dataOdontoidectomy aims to decompress the medulla oblongata and is usually performed through the classical transoral approach, which affects oropharynx and accompanied with high rate of complications comprising swallowing and ...
Jichao Ye, Bin Liu, Jinteng Li, Guan Zheng, Kaidi Duan, Liangbin Gao, Chunyan Zhang, Jingwen Huang, Yong Tang   +8 more
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Crowned dens syndrome as a rare cause of anterior neck pain after transurethral resection of the prostate: a case report [PDF]

Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science, 2023
We describe the case of a 79-year-old man who presented with progressive aggravation of severe axial neck pain and fever 3 days after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), despite maintaining neutral neck posture during surgery.
Myeong Geun Jeong, Bum Soon Park, Eun-Seok Son, Jang Hyuk Cho   +3 more
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