Abstract
Background:
Early fixation of type II odontoid fractures has been shown to provide high rates of long-term stabilization and osteosynthesis.
Case:
In this report, the authors present the case of a patient with a locked type II odontoid fracture treated by anterior screw fixation facilitated by closed transoral and posterior cervical manual reduction.
Conclusion:
While transoral intraoperative reduction of a partially displaced odontoid fracture has previously been described, the authors present the first case utilizing this technique in the treatment of a completely dislocated type II odontoid fracture.
MeSH terms
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Accidents, Traffic
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Adult
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Atlanto-Axial Joint / diagnostic imaging
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Atlanto-Axial Joint / injuries
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Atlanto-Axial Joint / surgery
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Bone Screws
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Cervical Atlas / diagnostic imaging
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Cervical Atlas / injuries
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Cervical Atlas / surgery
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Equipment Design / methods
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Female
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Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods
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Fractures, Ununited / diagnostic imaging
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Fractures, Ununited / surgery
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Humans
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Internal Fixators
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Intraoperative Care / methods*
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Joint Dislocations / diagnostic imaging
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Joint Dislocations / pathology
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Joint Dislocations / surgery
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Joint Instability / diagnostic imaging
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Joint Instability / surgery
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Manipulation, Spinal / methods*
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Mouth / anatomy & histology
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Odontoid Process / diagnostic imaging
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Odontoid Process / injuries*
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Odontoid Process / surgery*
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Orthopedic Procedures / methods
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Pharynx / anatomy & histology
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Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods
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Pressure
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Radiography
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Spinal Cord Compression / etiology
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Spinal Cord Compression / physiopathology
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Spinal Cord Compression / prevention & control
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Spinal Fractures / diagnostic imaging
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Spinal Fractures / pathology
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Spinal Fractures / surgery*
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Spinal Fusion / instrumentation
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Spinal Fusion / methods*
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Stress, Mechanical
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Treatment Outcome