Natural history of os odontoideum.

Schuler, T C; Kurz, L; Thompson, D E; Zemenick, G; Hensinger, R N; Herkowitz, H N · J Pediatr Orthop · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Os odontoideum has recently been considered an acquired lesion of the second cervical vertebrae. This case documents the natural progression of the formation of os odontoideum and correlates it with a traumatic event. This is the first case reported in the literature.

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