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odontoid fracture |
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odontoid fracture Orthopedics A fracture caused by 'sudden forward and backward movement of the head with respect to the trunk', with a shearing of the dens from the body of C2, with forward movement by the transverse ligament,
with backward movement by the anterior arch of C1; flexion is the most common mechanism of injury; extension injuries result in posterior displacement of the dens. See C2 fracture, Odontoid. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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