Odontoid fracture complicating ankylosing spondylitis. A case report and review of the literature.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The first reported case of odontoid fracture in ankylosing spondylitis is presented with a review of the literature. Conservative management with halo-vest immobilization may be a reasonable approach in the patient with ankylosing spondylitis who poses a high surgical risk.
Medical subject headings
- Axis, Cervical Vertebra
- Fractures, Bone
- Joint Dislocations
- Odontoid Process
- Spondylitis, Ankylosing
Anatomy
- cervical spine