Presentation
Multitrauma patient
From the case:
Odontoid fracture - type III
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Odontoid fracture extending into the body of C2: type III dens fracture.
Multiple transverse process fractures are also present.
Case Discussion
This odontoid fracture extends into the body of C2, making it a type III dens fracture. It is a mechanically unstable injury, but one which has good prognosis for healing.