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Brush Up on Dens Fracture Basics

Published on Thu Jul 04, 2013

The dens is a projection of the second cervical vertebra, also called the axis. It shows a neck or a constriction where it meets the main vertebral body. Fractures of the dens are classified into three types: Type I Fracture: This fracture involves the tip of dens. It is a rare fracture. This fracture is considered stable. Type II Fracture: [...]
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