Demographics:
75 years old, Female
Indication:
Trauma
Findings
- Acute obliquely oriented fracture through the base of the odontoid (type II) with posterior displacement of the dens relative to the body of C2
- Associated posterior subluxation of C1 on C2
- Osteopenia
Diagnosis
Type II odontoid fracture
Sample Report
Acute obliquely oriented fracture through the base of the odontoid (type II) with posterior displacement of the dens relative to the body of C2. Associated posterior subluxation of C1 on C2.
Discussion