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Vertical odontoid fracture. Case report
1Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital, Umeå, Sweden.
Journal of Neurosurgery
|April 1, 1991
Summary
This case report details a vertical odontoid fracture associated with a skull fracture, suggesting novel pathogenetic mechanisms. Radiological diagnosis and management strategies for this rare injury are explored.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Odontoid fractures, particularly vertical types, are rare and challenging spinal injuries.
- Concomitant skull fractures with odontoid fractures are exceptionally uncommon, prompting investigation into shared pathogenetic mechanisms.