Conservative treatment of a comminuted cervical fracture in a racehorse
Irish Veterinary Journal, 2008 The 'classical' or 'Hangman' neck fracture involves the odontoid peg (process) of the second cervical vertebra (C2), and is described as an axial, dens or odontoid peg fracture in both the veterinary and human literature.
Vos NJ
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Retro‐odontoid pseudotumor with uncommon presentation of cervical spine injury
Acute Medicine & Surgery, 2021 Background We report the first case of retro‐odontoid pseudotumor with an isolated symptom of C2–C3 dysesthesia triggered by a traumatic event. Case Presentation An 86‐year‐old man, who was a wood craftsman for more than 50 years, presented to the ...
Shota Kikuta +4 more
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Anterior Trans-odontoid Screw Fixation in Odontoid Fractures
Egyptian Spine Journal, 2017 Background Data: Traumatic injury of the axis odontoid process is not uncommon disorder. The options for management include either conservative treatment in the form external stabilization or surgical treatment. Surgical intervention include posterior C1-
Mohamed Mohamed, Mohamed A Hewedy
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The Larvae of European Ascalaphidae (Neuroptera) [PDF]
, 2014 The larvae of all the European genera of Ascalaphidae are compared for the first time, highlighting the differential characters for identification purposes.
Badano, Davide, Pantaleoni, Roberto A.
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Computational fluid dynamics analysis of the upper airway after rapid maxillary expansion: a case report [PDF]
, 2015 BACKGROUND: Assessment of the upper airway volume, morphology, and mechanics is of great importance for the orthodontic patient. We hypothesize that upper airway dimensions have significant effects on the dynamics of the airway flow and that both the ...
AlBarakati, Sahar +4 more
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Spontaneous regression of retro-odontoid post traumatic cicatrix following occipitocervical fixation
Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine, 2017 This case report describes a patient who presented with myelopathy secondary to a large retro-odontoid post traumatic cicatrix. The objective of this study was to discuss the clinical presentation, pathogenesis, imaging, and surgical management of ...
Priyank Sinha +4 more
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Predictors of treatment outcomes in geriatric patients with odontoid fractures: AOSpine North America multi-centre prospective GOF study. [PDF]
, 2013 STUDY DESIGN: Multicenter prospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE: To identify patient and treatment characteristics associated with treatment success or failure in the management of odontoid fractures.
Arnold, Paul M +5 more
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Morphological variation in atlas and axis of Neotropical spiny rats (Rodentia, Echimyidae)
The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.Abstract The unique morphologies of the first two cervical vertebrae, the atlas and axis, represent a significant innovation in mammalian evolution. These structures support the weight of the head and enable intricate movements of the head and neck.
Thomas Furtado da Silva Netto +3 more
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CT and MR imaging of odontoid abnormalities: A pictorial review
Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 2016 Odontoid process is the central pillar of the craniovertebral junction. Imaging of this small structure continues to be a challenge for the radiologists due to complex bony and ligamentous anatomy. A wide range of developmental and acquired abnormalities
Nishchint Jain +5 more
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Asian J Neurosurg, 2018 Atlas dislocation after transverse ligament injury is one of the most rare types of trauma to the upper cervical level. If magnetic resonance imaging of the craniovertebral junction reveals the Kassam line passing through the cervix of the odontoid ...
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