Anterior odontoid screw fixation for type III fracture
Presentation
Post-operative case of cervical trauma
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Anterior odontoid screw fixation for type III fracture
CT
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Axial bone window
There is anterior odontoid screw fixation for base of odontoid process fracture with normal alignment.
Case Discussion
Patient had transverse fracture of the base of the dens and underwent anterior odontoid screw fixation
Patient had type III odontoid fracture according to both the Anderson and D’Alanzo classification and Roy Camille classification, which is an unstable fracture and needs surgical treatment.
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