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Odontoid fracture back in may have been told it looks good now had ct scan and now he sayd unstable and deadly need surgery is this normal 3mons later?
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Not uncommon: Odontoid fractures can be notoriously hard to get to heal. The fracture pattern is usually unstable and the blood supply tenuous. It is not terribly uncommon to follow a patient where there xrays look good, but a followup ct scan shows the delayed union. I would discuss the options with your surgeon and don't hesitate to get a second opinion if you are concerned.
Answered 8/29/2016
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