Which of the Following Radiographic Findings Would Help Differentiate an Os

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following radiographic findings would help differentiate an os odontoideum from an acute dens fracture?

• A) Disruption of the spinolaminar line at C1/C2 on flexion
• B) ADI of 7 mm
• C) Hypertrophy and sclerosis of the anterior tubercle of the atlas on lateral view
• D) A jagged cortical margin at the inferior aspect of the dens

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