Autricque A, Lesoin F, Jomin M
Service de Neurochirurgie B, Hôpital B, CHU, Lille.
Presse Med. 1988 Sep 24;17(32):1647-8.
Fractures of the odontoid process of the axis create problems of specific osteosynthesis. The different techniques described so far require an external support and limit the movements of the cranio-cervical joint. These 2 drawbacks are avoided by direct screw fixation of the odontoid process in cases where conditions are favourable to this procedure.