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Fractures of the Odontoid Process

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The fractures of the odontoid process are presented. A new classification scheme is proposed which consist of four types (A, B, C and D) according to the anatomy of the dens. We discuss the diagnosis, the treatment these fractures.

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Korres, D.S. (2013). Fractures of the Odontoid Process. In: Korres, D. (eds) The Axis Vertebra. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5232-1_6

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