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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 1988;17(5): 1161-1164. |
| A Case of Pediatric Odontoid Base Fracture Treated by Halovest Fixation. |
| Byung Yoon Jun, Young Soo Kim, Joong Uhn Choi |
| Department of Neurosurgery, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. |
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| ABSTRACT |
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The authors presented a case of fracture and dislocation at odontoid base in 3 year old patient. This fracture and dislocation was successfully treated by the Gardner's tong traction followed by Halovest application. We also reviewed the characteristics, treatment and prognosis of the pediatric odontoid process fracture. |
| Key Words:
Pediatric odontoid fracture; Atlantoaxial dislocation; Halovest application |
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