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Performing osteosynthesis in dens fractures using an anterior approach has proved to be an interesting challenge. Following studies on cadaver specimens, we first performed medullary nailing in a dens fracture, using a curved nail with U-shaped profile.
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Streli, R. (1987). Dens Transfixation Plate. In: Kehr, P., Weidner, A. (eds) Cervical Spine I. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-8882-8_43
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