A 46-year-old man presents to the emergency department (ED) with severe neck pain after a motor vehicle accident. He was a restrained driver when his car was struck from behind. He denies the loss of consciousness and was taken to the ED by ambulance in a hard-cervical collar after the accident. On examination, his motor and sensation remain intact in his bilateral upper extremities. He denies having any medical conditions or a history of tobacco use.
Sagittal and coronal CT images ( images attached ) show a type II odontoid fracture with 1 to 2 mm of diastases along the fracture plane. What is the best treatment available for this patient? *This patient case is from Docplexus Editorial Team for educative purpose only. Source: Clinical Advisor and The J ournal of Orthopedics for Physician Assistants . The answers are posted in the comments section Click here .
