Mark P Piedra1, Matthew A Hunt, Andrew N Nemecek. 1. Department of Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Mail Code: CH8N, 3303 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR 97239, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Early fixation of type II odontoid fractures has been shown to provide high rates of long-term stabilization and osteosynthesis. CASE: In this report, the authors present the case of a patient with a locked type II odontoid fracture treated by anterior screw fixation facilitated by closed transoral and posterior cervical manual reduction. CONCLUSION: While transoral intraoperative reduction of a partially displaced odontoid fracture has previously been described, the authors present the first case utilizing this technique in the treatment of a completely dislocated type II odontoid fracture.
BACKGROUND: Early fixation of type II odontoid fractures has been shown to provide high rates of long-term stabilization and osteosynthesis. CASE: In this report, the authors present the case of a patient with a locked type II odontoid fracture treated by anterior screw fixation facilitated by closed transoral and posterior cervical manual reduction. CONCLUSION: While transoral intraoperative reduction of a partially displaced odontoid fracture has previously been described, the authors present the first case utilizing this technique in the treatment of a completely dislocated type II odontoid fracture.