Treatment of Odontoid Type II Fractures in Octogenarians: Balancing Two Different Treatment Strategies

Treatment of Odontoid Type II Fractures in Octogenarians: Balancing Two Different Treatment Strategies

Objective Demographic changes have led to a higher incidence of C-2 fractures, especially in elderly patients. For patients with type II fractures, treatment remains controversial, as discussed by Anderson and D’Alonzo, due to the rising morbidity and mortality rates for any treatment. The aim of th...

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Main Authors: Oliver Gembruch, Elias Lemonas, Yahya Ahmadipour, Ulrich Sure, Nicolai El Hindy, Richard Dodel, Oliver Müller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society 2019-06-01
Series:Neurospine
Subjects:
Odontoid fracture
Geriatric patients
Conservative management
Surgical management
Mortality
Complication rate
Online Access:http://www.e-neurospine.org/upload/pdf/ns-1836250-125.pdf

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