Anterior screw fixation—odontoid fracture
by S Rajasekaran

Jaypee’s Ganga Video Atlas of Spine Surgery

by Rajasekaran S
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Fracture should be anatomically reduced before starting the surgery. An ideal trajectory of guidewire should be ensured prior to starting the procedure. The entire procedure of drilling, tapping and placement of screw must be done with complete protection by a sleeve to avoid injury to the vessels or the esophagus. Inadvertent penetration of the guidewire into the spinal canal or backing out of the guidewire while withdrawing the drill can occur while drilling and tapping. This can be prevented

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