Remodelling potential of paediatric cervical spine after type II odontoid peg fracture.
We describe a case of odontoid process fracture below the synchondrosis associated with delayed diagnosis and anterior subluxation of C1 over C2. This was treated with an in situ posterior occipitocervical fusion. Long-term follow-up of 7 years showed excellent remodelling of the deformity.
Bhagat
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Institute of Neurological Sciences, Department Of Neurosurgery, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, UK. shaishav_bhagat@rediffmail.com
Brown
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Johnston
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D001268:Atlanto-Axial Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D001864:Bone Wires; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D009809:Odontoid Process / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome