Anterior odontoid screw fixation of a type III odontoid fracture aided by transoral digital manipulation: illustrative case
Delayed presentation of a complex type III odontoid fracture can be challenging to treat; however, AOSF with the aid of transoral digital manipulation of the irreducible proximal segment can help to achieve good reduction and fusion with the preservation of neurological function in a young patient. https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE24294.
Authors
- Dumura Jeneral Alfin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4729-5363)
- Yusuf A Salman
- M R Mahmud
Institutions
- National Hospital Abuja (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Neurosurgery Case Lessons
- Published
- 2024-08-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3171/case24294
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00