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Pre-operative X-ray cervical spine showing a displaced odontoid fracture with atlantoaxial subluxation.
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Radiographs (Fig. 1) and computed tomography (CT) scan of the cervical spine (Fig. 2) revealed a displaced fracture of the odontoid synchondrosis with anterior subluxation of C1 over C2 vertebra.
Immediate post-operative X-ray showing posterior C1-C2 sublaminar wiring with step deformity at the fracture site.
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Her immediate post-operative radiography revealed a step deformity with angulation at the fracture site (Fig. 3).
Computed tomography scan of cervical spine at the end of 1 year revealing bony fusion with remodeling at the fracture site.
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At a 1-year follow-up, CT scan of the cervical spine revealed excellent remodeling at the fracture site with bony posterior fusion at C1-C2 (Fig. 4).