An odontoid process fracture is a serious type of cervical spine injury. This injury is categorized into
three types based on the location of the fracture. Severe or even fatal neurological deficits can occur
due to associated cord injury, which can result in complete quadriplegia. Computed tomography is
the primary diagnostic tool, while magnetic resonance imaging is used to evaluate any associated
cord injuries. These injuries can occur either directly from the injury or during transportation to
the hospital if mishandled. There are two main treatment approaches: surgical fixation or external
nonsurgical fixation, with various types and models of fixation devices available. In this case study,
computed tomography follow-up confirmed that external fixation can yield successful results in
terms of complete healing, even in cases complicated by other factors that may impede healing, such
as pregnancy.