Respiratory failure due to a displaced fracture of the odontoid-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Respiratory failure due to a displaced fracture of the odontoid

Published:2010-07 Issue:7 Volume:92-B Page:1023-1024
ISSN:0301-620X
Container-title:The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British volume
language:en
Short-container-title:The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British volume

Author:

Clarke A.¹,Hutton M. J.¹,Chan D.¹

Affiliation:

1. Peninsula Spine Unit, Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter EX2 5DW, UK.

Abstract

Fractures of the odontoid peg are relatively common in elderly people. Often they are minimally displaced and can be treated with a collar. However, a fracture which is displaced significantly may be difficult to manage. We describe the case of an 80-year-old man with a fracture of the odontoid peg which was completely displaced and caused respiratory distress. After initial closed reduction and application of a halo jacket, open and internal fixation was undertaken and relieved his symptoms. It is a safe and effective way to manage this injury.

Publisher

British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery

Subject

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine,Surgery

Link

https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/doi/pdf/10.1302/0301-620X.92B7.24060

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