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 +5 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 [PDF]
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 +3 more
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Solitary syndesmophyte in odontoid process of a patient with ankylosing spondylitis [PDF]
The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, 2023 A 22-year-old male patient was admitted to the rheumatology clinic due to neck and back pain with morning stiffness for 12 months. He suffered from right knee and heel pain six months ago.
Hong Ki Min +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 ReportsKey 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 +4 more
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Endoscopic-Assisted Posterior Atlantoaxial Fusion: Technical Innovation and Clinical Experience. [PDF]
Orthop SurgEndoscopic‐assisted posterior atlantoaxial lateral mass fusion is introduced as a novel minimally invasive technique for treating atlantoaxial instability. The approach enables direct visualization, precise fixation, and effective bone fusion while minimizing muscle dissection, blood loss, and postoperative pain, achieving rapid neurological and ...
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Crowned Dens Syndrome: A Case Report Describing Refractory Symptoms [PDF]
Case Reports in RheumatologyCrowned dens syndrome (CDS) is a type of calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease that causes inflammation and pain due to calcium deposition in the odontoid process.
Maha Rauf +4 more
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Sex Determination via the Second Cervical Vertebra and Odontoid Process: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature. [PDF]
Diagnostics (Basel)Stan E +6 more
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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 +7 more
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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 +8 more
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