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Odonloid Fracture, Stable

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Dr. Chris Ekong


Case 1

Age: 34

Sex: Female

History: Neck pain following car accident.


X-Rays

X-ray of cervical spine (open mouth view) showing a fracture through the odontoid process.


Lateral X-Ray of cervical spine showing no displacement of the Odontoid Process.


CT of C1-2 region showing a fracture through the Odontoid Process.


Treatment

Immobilized in a Halo for 3 months.


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