“Analysis of 260 Os Odontoideum Cases Suggests Congenital, Trauma-Induced, or Combination Origin”

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38116481

The analysis of 260 surgically treated os odontoideum cases suggests that its origin could be congenital, trauma-induced, or a combination of both, supported by associated abnormalities, early presentation, and documented trauma cases.