Transoral manipulation techniques for reduction of displaced type II odontoid fractures in literature
Study | Description of odontoid fracture | Technique of transoral reduction |
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Elias et al,11 2006 | Ventrally displaced type II odontoid fracture | Continuous transoral digital pressure until odontoid screw placement could be achieved |
Ben-Galim and Reitman,13 2008 | Anteriorly displaced type II odontoid fracture (1 cm), extended obliquel through upper body of C2 | Direct oropharyngeal pressure with padded laryngoscope blade |
Piedra et al,12 2009 | Locked anteriorly displaced type II odontoid fracture | Transoral digital pressure to oropharynx while supporting spinous process of C2 |