Odontoid process - Physiopedia
The odontoid process (also dens or odontoid peg) is a protuberance (process or projection) of the Axis (second cervical vertebra). It exhibits a slight constriction or neck, where it joins the main body of the …
Odontoid Fractures - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Mar 3, 2024 · The odontoid process is a pivotal point for rotation, with the first cervical vertebra (C1, or the atlas) rotating around it to provide the most significant single component of lateral rotation in the …
Odontoid Fracture - Spine - Orthobullets
Nov 29, 2025 · Odontoid fractures are relatively common fractures of the C2 vertebral body (axis) that can be seen in low energy falls in eldery patients and high energy traumatic injuries in younger patients.
Odontoid fracture | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org
Sep 10, 2025 · Odontoid process fracture, also known as a peg or dens fracture, occurs where there is a fracture through the odontoid process of C2. The mechanism of injury is variable, and can occur both …
Odontoid Fractures Causes and Treatment - Bone and Spine
Feb 26, 2025 · Odontoid fractures are fractures of dens or odontoid process of the axis vertebra or C2. Dens is a strong, tooth-like process projecting upwards from the body of the axis. Odontoid fractures …
Odontoid Process – Anatomy, Function, Clinical Significance, Fractures
The odontoid process, also known as the dens, is a prominent bony projection of the axis (C2 vertebra) that plays a critical role in cervical spine stability and head rotation. Its unique anatomy and close …
Odontoid Process: A Detailed Perspective on Cervical Stability
Apr 29, 2025 · The odontoid process, or dens, is a critical structure in the cervical spine, essential for head and neck movement. Its stability prevents spinal cord injury while allowing motion between the …
Odontoid Process - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Also known as the odontoid process, the dens develops from two laterally placed primary centers of ossification and an apical secondary center of ossification (see Fig. 13-10). The two primary centers …
Odontoid Fractures - Physiopedia
The odontoid process, also called the dens, is a protuberance of the axis. Life-threatening fractures can occur as a result of forces acting on this anatomical structure due to its proximity to the spinal cord …
Odontoid Fractures - MD Searchlight
The odontoid process, also known as the dens, is a bone stickup from the second neck bone (also known as C2 or the axis). The odontoid process plays a key role in sideways rotation of your neck …