Epidemiology of atlas fractures in the United States: A 20-year analysis
Introduction: Fractures of the atlas represent a large portion of cervical spine trauma in the geriatric population. With an aging and more active population, it is expected that the number of patients sustaining atlas fractures is increasing. However, epidemiologic data regarding the incidence of a...
Main Authors: | Joseph Gabriel Lyons, Humza Moghis Mian |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2022-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine |
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Online Access: | http://www.jcvjs.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8237;year=2022;volume=13;issue=1;spage=85;epage=93;aulast=Lyons |
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