Odontoid (C2) Fracture – Type 1
November 7th, 2009
Odontoid fracture type 1 is a fracture of the tip of the dens where the alar ligament inserts.
It is considered mechanically stable but is associated with dislocation of the atlanto-occipital joint, which is life-threatening.
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