Odontoid fracture (C2) - type 3 is an uncommon finding. The fracture line runs horizontally through the body of the odontoid (C2 or second cervical … [Read more...]
Odontoid (C2) Fracture – Type 2
Type 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 … [Read more...]
Odontoid (C2) Fracture – Type 1
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 … [Read more...]