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Management of Type II Odontoid Fractures

2013; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 35; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1097/01.cne.0000424218.60637.3a

2163-8241

Nikolay L. Martirosyan, Matthew T. Kingery, Nicholas Theodore,

Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology

Dr. Martirosyan is Research Fellow, Mr. Kingery is Student Volunteer, and Dr. Theordore is Chief, Spine Section, Division of Neurological Surgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, 350 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013; E-mail: [email protected]. All faculty and staff in a position to control the content of this CME activity have disclosed that they and their spouses/life partners (if any) have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial organizations related to this CME activity. The authors have disclosed that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved use of posterolateral mass screws in the upper cervical spine or use of anterior odontoid screws as bone screws as discussed in this article. Please consult the product labeling for approved indications. Category: Spine Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. To earn CME credit, you must read the CME article and complete the quiz and evaluation on the enclosed form, answering at least 70% of the quiz questions correctly. This activity expires on January 14, 2014.