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Anterior odontoid screw fixation of a type III odontoid fracture aided by transoral digital manipulation: illustrative case.

Mohammad R MahmudDumura J AlfinYusuf A Salman
Published in: Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons (2024)
Delayed presentation of a complex type III odontoid fracture can be challenging to treat; however, AOSF with the aid of transoral digital manipulation of the irreducible proximal segment can help to achieve good reduction and fusion with the preservation of neurological function in a young patient. https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE24294.
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