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Odontoid Fracture

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Dr. Chris Ekong


Case 6

Age: 80

Sex: Female

History: Fell at home. Complains of neck pain. Examination revealed no neurological deficit. Plain x-rays looked suspicious for odontoid fracture. CT of cervical spine was done


Pre-op CT of Cervical spine

CT of cervical spine showing odontoid fracture


December 16, 2005 - Dr. Chris Ekong, Neurosurgeon, Regina

Treated in a halo.


February 16, 2006 - Repeat CT of cervical spine done

Follow-up CT of cervical spine showing that the odontoid fracture is healing


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