Case study 133 - Type 2 Odontoid fracture (c2) treated by Odontoid screw An odontoid fracture is a break in the odontoid, a peg-like part of the second bone in the neck, or C2 vertebra. These fractures can be caused by trauma to the cervical spine, such as hyperflexion, extension, or shear forces. In younger people, high-energy trauma from accidents like diving, skiing, or motor vehicles can cause odontoid fractures. In older people, lower energy impacts like falls can cause them. Odontoid fract

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Yay 🫠. Cervical traction is a treatment for neck pain that involves lightly pulling on your head to create space between the bones in your neck (your cervical vertebrae). You might see it referred to as spinal traction. Cervical traction can be done either by your healthcare provider or by yourself at home. It can be done manually (by hand) or with a cervical traction device. No matter how it’s applied, cervical traction creates additional space between the vertebrae in your neck to reduce pres