Odontoid fractures type II according to Anderson and d'Alonzo are not uncommon in the
elderly patients. Still, due to the paucity of evidence the published treatment guidelines are …

BACKGROUND: Odontoid fractures are the most common cervical spine fracture in the
geriatric population; however, the treatment of type II odontoid fractures in this age group is …

Study Design: Narrative review. Objective: To establish recommendations for the treatment
of odontoid fractures based on current literature and the knowledge of the experts of the …

Background Odontoid fractures are the most common upper cervical spine fracture in adults
over 70 years of age. Hence, treatment of these fractures has public health implications …

Background Odontoid fractures are common C-spine fractures in the elderly. However, the
optimal treatment of odontoid fractures in the elderly is, still subject to controversy …

Odontoid fractures (OFs) represent up to 15% of all cervical fractures encountered and
present most commonly amongst elderly patients, typically in the setting of low energy …

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 …

Purpose To compare construct stability of cement augmented sacroiliac screws using two
different cementation sites in a biomechanical fragility fracture model of the pelvis. Methods …

Introduction Cement augmentation is an established method to increase the pedicle screw
(PS) anchorage in osteoporotic vertebral bodies. The ideal timing for augmentation when a …

Purpose Osteoporosis is considered to be a relative contraindication for anterior screw
fixation of odontoid fractures because of reduced screw purchase. In the presence of …