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 …
The optimal treatment of type II and III odontoid fractures in the elderly: an updated meta-analysis
JGJ Huybregts, KA Barot, C Recio, J Doucette… - European Spine …, 2023 - Springer
Purpose Odontoid fractures are the most common cervical spine fractures in the elderly, with
a controversial optimal treatment. The objective of this review was to compare the outcome …
a controversial optimal treatment. The objective of this review was to compare the outcome …
Morbidity and mortality related to type II odontoid fractures in octogenarians undergoing surgery: a retrospective study with 5 year follow up
P Lenga, G Gülec, K Kiening, AW Unterberg… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction The prevalence of trauma is increasing in the geriatric population. The optimal
therapy for type II odontoid fractures in the elderly is controversial. This study aims to assess …
therapy for type II odontoid fractures in the elderly is controversial. This study aims to assess …
Morbidity and mortality of traumatic cervical spinal cord injuries in a geriatric cohort
KV Wilson, JM McDonnell, S O'Malley, D Lynch… - Irish Journal of Medical …, 2023 - Springer
Background Traumatic injuries are among the leading causes of death and disability
worldwide. Major trauma presentations have seen a demographic shift recently from the …
worldwide. Major trauma presentations have seen a demographic shift recently from the …
Geriatric odontoid fractures: Treatment algorithms of the German Society for Orthopaedics and trauma based on expert consensus and a systematic review
G Osterhoff, M Scholz, AC Disch… - Global Spine …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Study Design Systematic review/expert consensus. Objectives Fractures of the axis
represent the most frequent injury of the spine in elderly patients. Both, operative and non …
represent the most frequent injury of the spine in elderly patients. Both, operative and non …
Clinical features and early post-operative complications of isolated C2 odontoid fractures: a retrospective analysis using a national inpatient database in Japan
A Honda, N Michihata, Y Iizuka, T Mieda… - European Spine …, 2021 - Springer
Purpose To examine the clinical features and post-treatment complications in patients with
isolated C2 odontoid fractures. Methods We extracted data for all patients who were …
isolated C2 odontoid fractures. Methods We extracted data for all patients who were …
Morbidity and mortality in patients over 90 years of age following posterior stabilization for acute traumatic odontoid type II fractures: a retrospective study with a mean …
M Issa, KL Kiening, AW Unterberg, M Scherer… - Journal of Clinical …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Odontoid type II fractures represent the most common cervical spine injuries in the elderly.
The decision for surgical treatment in very elderly patients is still controversial. The aim of …
The decision for surgical treatment in very elderly patients is still controversial. The aim of …
Nonoperative versus operative management of type II odontoid fracture in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
OBJECTIVE Odontoid fractures are the most common fracture of the cervical spine in adults
older than 65 years of age. Fracture management remains controversial, given the …
older than 65 years of age. Fracture management remains controversial, given the …
Risk factors for early mortality in elderly patients with unstable isolated C2 odontoid fracture treated with halo-vest or surgery
The aim of this study was to compare in-hospital mortality of three procedures–halo-vest
immobilization, anterior spinal fixation (ASF), and posterior spinal fixation (PSF)–in the …
immobilization, anterior spinal fixation (ASF), and posterior spinal fixation (PSF)–in the …
Odontoid fracture in geriatric patients—analysis of complications and outcome following conservative treatment vs. ventral and dorsal surgery
MK Jung, L Hörnig, P Raisch, PA Grützner, M Kreinest - BMC geriatrics, 2023 - Springer
Background Different treatment options are discussed for geriatric odontoid fracture. The aim
of this study was to compare the treatment options for geriatric odontoid fractures. Methods …
of this study was to compare the treatment options for geriatric odontoid fractures. Methods …