Quantitative 3-dimensional Computed Tomography (Q3DCT) analysis of odontoid fractures

In conclusion, type III odontoid fractures were more comminuted, had a larger odontoid fragment, had a larger fracture surface, but were less (posteriorly) displaced when compared to type II fractures. The mechanism of injury and age at diagnosis both dictated the fracture type, but when accounting for fracture type the influence of these two factors on fracture morphology was limited.
Source: Journal of Clinical Neuroscience - Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research