Journal of Clinical, Medical, and Diagnostic Research(JCMDR)
ISSN: 3065-9817 | DOI: 10.33140/JCMDR
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Combined Fractures of The Odontoid Process and Upper Thoracic Spine: A Case Report
Abstract
Hasan Ali AYDIN* and Nurullah EDEBALI
A 39-year-old male patient sustained a rare combination of a posteriorly displaced Type II odontoid fracture and a T5 rotational burst fracture after falling 4 meters. Despite the patient's significant spinal trauma, no neurological deficits were observed. The surgical intervention, which included anterior odontoid screw fixation and T1-T7 posterior fusion, was performed on the first post-injury day and was successfully completed. This case underscores the pivotal role of hyperextension and flexion-rotation forces in such injuries, while concurrently demonstrating the efficacy of combined surgical approaches in preserving neurological function in multilevel spinal trauma.