Presentation
MVA.
Patient Data
Age: 8 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Odontoid fracture (paediatric)
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C1 and skull displaced anteriorly. Fracture through the base of the odontoid process. Anterior displacement of the odontoid process with anterior angulation with respect to the vertebral body.
NGT and ETT in situ.
Case Discussion
Angulated fracture of the base of the odontoid process (type 2) is an unstable fracture.
Case courtesy of APLS.
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