Computed Tomographic Evaluation of the Odontoid Process for Two-Screw Fixation in Type-II Fracture: A Malaysian Perspective
Purposes. To measure the diameter of the odontoid process in a Malaysian population using computed tomographic (CT) scan and determine the feasibility of treating type-II odontoid fractures using 2 cortical screws. Methods. CT images of the odontoid process of 85 patients aged 18 to 80 years were an...
Main Authors: | MI Yusof, AH Yusof, MS Abdullah, TMAR Hussin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2007-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900701500115 |
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