As per Anderson and D’Alonzo classification the most dangerous type of odontoid fracture is
Correct Answer: Type II
Description: Anderson and D'Alonzo classification for odontoid fracture
Type I : Avulsion of tip .
Type II : Fracture at junction of odontoid process and axis.
Type III : Fracture through the body of axis.
Treatment according to classification
Type I : Conservatively
Type II : Most dangerous type, treated with screw fixation
Type III : Conservatively
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