Type 3 odontoid fractures are uncommon. The fracture line runs horizontally through the body of the odontoid (C2 or second cervical vertebrae.)
Odontoid (C2) fracture – type 1
Odontoid (C2) fracture – type 2
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Odontoid (C2) Fracture – Type 3
November 9th, 2009Odontoid (C2) Fracture – Type 2
November 8th, 2009Type 2 odontoid fracture (i.e., fracture of the C2 vertebrae) is a fracture through the base of the dens. It is the most common type of fracture of the odontoid.
Odontoid (C2) fracture – type 1
Odontoid (C2) fracture – type 3
