Odontoid process fractures: the role of the ligaments in maintaining stability. A biomechanical, cadaveric study
Aims: We wished to investigate the role of the cervical ligaments in maintaining atlantoaxial stability after fracture of the odontoid process. Methods: We dissected eight fresh-frozen cadaveric cervical spines to prepare the C1 and C2 vertebrae for biomechanical analysis. The C1 and C2 bl...
Main Authors: | Boughton Oliver Richard, Bernard Jason, Szarko Matthew |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2015-01-01
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Series: | SICOT-J |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2015011 |
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