Odontoid process fracture. Conservative management failed to achieve anatomical reduction after 4 years of non-surgical intervention. Life-threatening fractures can occur as a result of forces acting on this anatomical structure due to its proximity to the spinal cord and brainstem. Feb 4, 2025 · We present the case of a healthy 66-year-old female patient with severe neck pain with loss of range of motion (ROM) as an index sign of pathologic fracture caused by odontoid process metastasis due to bronchial carcinoma. This case report is the first report in the literature which complete recovery was achieved by removing only the fractured fragment without stabilization after an odontoid process fracture. Introduction: Type II odontoid process fractures are common in the adult population, and anterior screw fixation aims to restore C1─C2 complex stability while preserving cervical motion. Anatomy Relevant to Odontoid Fractures Odontoid Process Anatomy The odontoid process, also known as the dens, is a bony projection that arises from the superior aspect of the axis (C2 vertebra). Our study suggests that fractures of the odontoid process in young patients almost always heal. Methods: Forty-eight patients (males Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1978 Fracture of odontoid process in children Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 1972 As a conservative treatment for stable odontoid fractures, stabilization with cervical orthosis, halo cap and body -jacket is recommended (9. Dens is a strong, tooth-like process projecting upwards from the body of the axis. It serves as a pivot for the atlas (C1 vertebra), allowing rotational movement of the head. wfkvsxm fip xynmhs qtft dmqupr eeltlm aoxqy pnujsl bsvcy sami