A Case of Dens Fracture: A Pictorial Review and Discussion. (5th August 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Desai, Bobby; Slish, John; Allen, Brandon
• Other Names: Bojić L. Academic Editor.; Kagawa E. Academic Editor.; Lai C.-C. Academic Editor.; Smith M. D. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in emergency medicine. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-08-05
• Subjects: Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; Emergency Medicine; Emergency medicine; Periodicals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.025
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/864160
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-648X

Abstract

Abstract : 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.