Classification
Type I: Oblique avulsion fractures of the upper part of the dens
Type II: Fractures at the junctions of the dens with the body of the axis (most common)
Type III: Fractures extend into the body of the axis
Explanation
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Reference(s)
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Last Updated on June 27, 2024
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