Elongated Odontoid Process of Axis Vertebra.

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dc.contributor.authorKumar, Prathap J
dc.contributor.authorAnupama, K
dc.contributor.authorRadhika, P M
dc.contributor.authorKomala, N
dc.date.accessioned2016-02-27T10:30:15Z
dc.date.available2016-02-27T10:30:15Z
dc.date.issued2014-07
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Odontoid process is a bony projection of axis around which the atlas rotates. It measures 1 to 1.25 cms in length and projects upwards from the body of Axis. An elongated odontoid process may narrow the foramen magnum causing compressive neurological symptoms. It can cause cervical stiffness, serious restrictions of neck movement, and even a bone-derived torticollis. Observation: During routine osteology classes, we encountered an Axis vertebra with an elongated odontoid process. The measurements of the elongated odontoid process were taken using digital Vernier slide calipers. Conclusion: Elongated odontoid process can be mistaken for fracture of dens in radiological images; hence the knowledge of elongated odontoid process is useful for the radiologists, neurosurgeons and orthopaedicians for accurate diagnosis and treatment involving cranio-vertebral junctions.en_US
dc.identifier.citationKumar Prathap J, Anupama K, Radhika P M, Komala N. Elongated Odontoid Process of Axis Vertebra.International Journal of Anatomy and Research. 2014 Jul-Sep; 2(3): 594-596.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/174604
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.ijmhr.org/ijar_articles_vol2_3/IJAR-2014-498.pdfen_US
dc.subjectElongated odontoid processen_US
dc.subjectCrowned dens syndromeen_US
dc.subjectCalcificationen_US
dc.subjectApical ligamenten_US
dc.subjectAlar ligamenten_US
dc.subjectNeck stiffnessen_US
dc.subjectAtlanto-axial instabilityen_US
dc.subjectCranio-vertebral junctionsen_US
dc.titleElongated Odontoid Process of Axis Vertebra.en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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