Direct Anterior Screw Fixation for a Pediatric Odontoid Fracture with Associated Skull Fracture: A Case Report

The upper cervical spine remains the most susceptible region for spinal trauma in children, with odontoid fractures being the most common ones in this age group. Concomitant traumatic brain injuries or skull fractures can pose therapeutic challenges in such cases. We report a case of an 11-year-old...

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Main Authors: Dilip Dutta, Arjun Shankar Dasgupta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Indian Spine Journal
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Online Access:http://www.isjonline.com/article.asp?issn=2589-5079;year=2021;volume=4;issue=2;spage=234;epage=239;aulast=Dutta