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A Case of Dens Fracture: A Pictorial Review and Discussion

Dens fractures are more common in the elderly and may present after minimal trauma and with minimal neck pain. The case reports a case of a significant fracture after minimal trauma, presenting with neurologic symptoms and minimal neck pain.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Desai, Bobby, Slish, John, Allen, Brandon
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3542924/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23326729
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/864160
Descripción
Sumario:Dens fractures are more common in the elderly and may present after minimal trauma and with minimal neck pain. The case reports a case of a significant fracture after minimal trauma, presenting with neurologic symptoms and minimal neck pain.