Odontoid pseudarthrosis

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Neglected neck trauma about 20 years ago.

Patient Data

Age: 55
Gender: Male
ct
mri

Old Anderson II fracture with dorsal dislocation of the dens axis and subluxation of the atlanto-axial joints. The spinal cord is not affected.

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