Presentation
CT for control of conservative treatment of vertebral fracture.
Patient Data
Age: 83
From the case:
Odontoid fracture - type III
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Fracture through the odontoid base and into the left mass of C2 (including left transverse foramen). No vertebral artery involvement.
Case Discussion
As the odontoid fracture classification this fracture is a type III and has the best prognosis for healing because of the larger surface area of the fracture.