Odontoid Type II fractures in elderly: what are the real management goals and how to best achieve them? A multicenter European study on functional outcome
S Chibbaro, CH Mallereau, M Ganau, I Zaed… - Neurosurgical …, 2022 - Springer
Odontoid fractures constitute the most common cervical fractures in elderly. External
immobilization is the treatment of choice for Type I and III; there is still no wide consensus …
immobilization is the treatment of choice for Type I and III; there is still no wide consensus …
[HTML][HTML] Treatment of odontoid type II fractures in octogenarians: balancing two different treatment strategies
O Gembruch, E Lemonas, Y Ahmadipour, U Sure… - Neurospine, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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 …
in elderly patients. For patients with type II fractures, treatment remains controversial, as …
In-hospital outcomes following surgery versus conservative therapy in elderly patients with C2 fractures: a propensity score–matched analysis
OBJECTIVE Second cervical vertebrae (C2) fractures are a common traumatic spinal injury
in the elderly population. Surgical fusion and nonoperative bracing are two primary …
in the elderly population. Surgical fusion and nonoperative bracing are two primary …
The long-term risks of venous thromboembolism among non-operatively managed spinal fracture patients: A nationwide analysis
M Avila, SK Bhogadi, A Nelson, H Hosseinpour… - The American Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction Long-term readmission data for venous thromboembolism (VTE) after spinal
fractures is limited. We aimed to evaluate the 1-month and 6-month VTE readmission rates …
fractures is limited. We aimed to evaluate the 1-month and 6-month VTE readmission rates …
[HTML][HTML] Odontoid screw placement for Anderson type II odontoid fractures: how do duration from injury to surgery and clinical and radiological factors influence the …
OBJECTIVE Anderson type II odontoid fractures are severe conditions, mostly affecting
elderly people (≥ 70 years old). Surgery can be performed as a primary treatment or in …
elderly people (≥ 70 years old). Surgery can be performed as a primary treatment or in …
Surgical Outcomes for C2 Tear Drop Fractures: Clinical Relevance to Hangman's Fracture and C2‐3 Discoligamentous Injury
SK Kim, JM Rhee, ET Park, HY Seo - Orthopaedic Surgery, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Objective To analyze characteristics of surgically managed tear drop (TD) fractures of the C2
axis associated with other injuries such as hangman's fracture and C2‐3 discoligamentous …
axis associated with other injuries such as hangman's fracture and C2‐3 discoligamentous …
The anterior transarticular fixation of C1/C2 in the elderly with dens fractures
O Gembruch, Y Ahmadipour, E Lemonas… - International Journal of …, 2020 - ijssurgery.com
Background: Anterior transarticular screw fixation (ATSF) of C1/C2 can be used for the
treatment of unstable dens fractures. Here, we evaluated the feasibility of an anterior C1/C2 …
treatment of unstable dens fractures. Here, we evaluated the feasibility of an anterior C1/C2 …
[HTML][HTML] Challenges of Treating a C2 Odontoid Fracture in an Elderly Patient With Multiple Comorbidities: A Case Report
DA Melin, ED Rich, SJ Despins - Cureus, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
An 88-year-old male with a history of cervical spondylosis (status post laminectomy of C2-C3
and laminoplasty of C4-C5), chronic congestive heart failure (CHF), pulmonary embolism …
and laminoplasty of C4-C5), chronic congestive heart failure (CHF), pulmonary embolism …
Konservative Behandlung traumatisch bedingter Frakturen der Halswirbelsäule mit Orthesen–ein Review
PG Schnadthorst, C Lankes, C Schulze - Die Unfallchirurgie, 2023 - Springer
Zusammenfassung Einleitung Knöcherne Verletzungen der Halswirbelsäule sind häufig und
können sich je nach betroffener Struktur in der Prognose und Therapie deutlich …
können sich je nach betroffener Struktur in der Prognose und Therapie deutlich …
[PDF][PDF] Conservative management of Anderson Type II odontoid fractures in octogenarians: is radiological union what we are searching for?
D Candura, A Perna, C Velluto, L Proietti… - European Review for …, 2022 - europeanreview.org
OBJECTIVE: The C2 odontoid fractures represent one of the most common cervical spine
injuries. Stabilization and immobility are required for a correct treatment. However, in some …
injuries. Stabilization and immobility are required for a correct treatment. However, in some …