Eastern J Med. 2022; 27(2): 325-329 | DOI: 10.5505/ejm.2022.48295
Anterior stabilization application with odontoid screw in a patient with Type 2 Odontoid Fracture A Case Report
Abdurrahim Taş1, abdurrahman aycan1, OZKAN ARABACI1, ADEM YOKUŞ2, Harun Arslan21Yuzuncu Yıl University, School Of Medicine Department Of Neurosurgery Van, Turkey
2Yuzuncu Yıl University, School Of Medicine Department Of Radiology Van, Turkey
The treatment of type II odontoid fractures has been discussed for many years. Due to the complex anatomy of the craniocervical junction, many- questions are encountered in the diagnosis and treatment of such fractures. However, in centers without Neuro-navigation and O-arm, free hand technique still remains a viable option for the surgical treatment of such cases. Although there is no neuronavigation and O-arm in our center, we will present our case of type II odontoid screw placement with free hand technique that we successfully applied in our elderly patient with a Type II fracture
Keywords: Odontoid fracture, odontoid screw, anterior approach, halo, craniocervical junction
Abdurrahim Taş, abdurrahman aycan, OZKAN ARABACI, ADEM YOKUŞ, Harun Arslan. Anterior stabilization application with odontoid screw in a patient with Type 2 Odontoid Fracture A Case Report. Eastern J Med. 2022; 27(2): 325-329
Corresponding Author: Abdurrahim Taş, Türkiye
Manuscript Language: English