Abstract

FUENTES ESTABAN, D. et al. Multidisciplinary treatment for cervical trauma with odontoid apophysis fracture in military member: a case report. Sanid. Mil. [online]. 2014, vol.70, n.4, pp.274-278. ISSN 1887-8571.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S1887-85712014000400006.

Odontoid fracture of the second cervical vertebra represents between 10 and 15% of all cervical fractures. In a military environment, this injury may be caused by the practice of sports, special risk such as skydiving and firearms or explosive device. Early diagnosis and appropriate multidisciplinary treatment can work for the proper management of a casualty. A literature review has been carried out in PUBMED database, using the keywords "fractura odontoides", "sedación", "Halo-Jacket".

Keywords : odontoid fracture; military; Sedation.

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