Folia Morphologica, 2020 BACKGROUND: Microscopic structures of the ossification centres of the odontoid process were studied from the micro-computed tomography (CT) images of the axis, and the potential influence of the ossification centres with different microscopic structures ...
W. Wang +11 more
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Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery, 2022 Objective: To conduct a radiographic CT scan study of the axis (C2 vertebra) of the cervical spine in the Southeast Asian population was analyzed to evaluate the feasibility of fitting two 3.0-mm anterior odontoid screws.
Suthipas Pongmanee +4 more
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Spinal involvement in mucopolysaccharidosis IVA (Morquio-Brailsford or Morquio A syndrome): presentation, diagnosis and management. [PDF]
, 2013 Mucopolysaccharidosis IVA (MPS IVA), also known as Morquio-Brailsford or Morquio A syndrome, is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme N-acetyl-galactosamine-6-sulphate sulphatase (GALNS). MPS IVA is multisystemic but manifests
A Goel +78 more
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New record of Abelisauroid Theropods from the Bauru group (upper cretaceous), São Paulo State, Brazil [PDF]
, 2014 Isolated bones of abelisauroid theropods from the Bauru Group (Late Cretaceous, Brazil), are described. They correspond to three individuals represented by fused ischia and part of the ilium, a partial axis, and a right fi bula, respectively. The fossils
Iori, Fabiano V. +2 more
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The postcranial skeleton of Monolophosaurus jiangi (Dinosauria: Theropoda) from the Middle Jurassic of Xinjiang, China, and a review of Middle Jurassic Chinese theropods [PDF]
, 2010 The Middle Jurassic was a critical time in the evolution of theropod dinosaurs, highlighted by the origination and radiation of the large-bodied and morphologically diverse Tetanurae.
ZHAO XI-JIN +34 more
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AOSpine—Spine Trauma Classification System: The Value of Modifiers: A Narrative Review With Commentary on Evolving Descriptive Principles [PDF]
, 2019 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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Odontoid Fracture: Computed Tomography
Journal of Education and Teaching in Emergency Medicine, 2016 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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A cephalometric method to diagnosis the craniovertebral junction abnormalities in osteogenesis imperfecta patients [PDF]
, 2015 Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a hereditary bone fragility disorder that in most patients is caused by mutations affecting collagen type I. Their typical oral and craneofacial characteristics (Dentinogenesis imperfecta type I and class III malocclusion),
de Nova García, Joaquín +6 more
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The AOSpine North America Geriatric Odontoid Fracture Mortality Study: A Retrospective Review of Mortality Outcomes for Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment of 322 Patients With Long-Term Follow-up. [PDF]
, 2013 STUDY DESIGN.: Retrospective, multicenter cohort study. OBJECTIVE.: Assess for differences in short- and long-term mortality between operative and nonoperative treatment for elderly patients with type II odontoid fractures.
Arnold, Paul +6 more
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Posterior transodontoid fixation: A new fixation (Kotil) technique
Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine, 2011 Anterior odontoid screw fixation or posterior C1-2 fusion techniques are routinely used in the treatment of Type II odontoid fractures, but these techniques may be inadequate in some types of odontoid fractures.
Kadir Kotil +2 more
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