Dens Fracture
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TYPE 2
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TYPE 3
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What are the key ligaments of the C0/C1/C2 joint?
Is this a common fracture?
What is the blood supply of Dens? Why risk of non union?
Classification of Dens Fracture?
Why do injuries at C1 and C2 not frequently present with neurology?
What pre op investigation?
How will you manage a Dens Type 1?
What are the risks of nonunion in non operative management?
How will you manage a DISPLACED Dens # Type 2 IN ELDERLY PATIENT?
How will you manage a DISPLACED Dens # Type 2 IN YOUNG PATIENT?
Difference between AP screw vs Posterior fusion?
How about salvage for severely posteriorly displaced dens?
Dens # Type 3 management??