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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian Journal of Neurosurgery 2021; 10(03): 179-182
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1686960
Original Article

Os Odontoideum: A Single-Center Experience with Controversies in Management and Evolution of Treatment Strategies

Vamsi Krishna Yerramneni
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Punjagutta, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
,
Neeraj Sharma
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Punjagutta, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Abstract

Os odontoideum is an independent ossicle of variable size and shape separated from the body of C2. There are various theories on the etiology. Different hypothesis on etiology include traumatic and congenital. Because of the laxity of the ligaments associated with the anomalous odontoid, there can be associated instability at the craniovertebral junction. The authors presented their experience of treating these anomalies, their clinical presentations, evolution of the treatment strategies over years, and a brief review of literature on etiopathogenesis.

Keywords

os odontoideum - etiology - treatment options - controversies of management


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12. Mai 2021

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