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Summary
Pediatric odontoid process fractures, though rare, are the most common cervical spine injury in children. Correct diagnosis allows for conservative therapy and nearly complete recovery due to the fracture line following the subdental synchondrosis.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Traumatology
- Radiology
Background:
- Cervical spine fractures are uncommon in children.
- Fractures of the odontoid process represent the most frequent type of cervical spine injury in pediatric patients.
- Understanding the unique embryological and radiological aspects of the pediatric cervical spine is crucial.