June 29, 2023 – Odontoid fractures—those occurring in the second cervical vertebra—are common in elderly patients after a low-energy fall. However, whether the initial treatment should be surgical or ...

A retrospective study showed there are several factors associated with nonunion in older patients with odontoid fractures, which are the most common cervical spine injuries in the elderly population ...

NEW ORLEANS — Neither surgical nor nonoperative management is associated with a survival benefit among octogenarians with type II odontoid fracture, but certain markers can help identify those with a ...

Osteoconductive Agent (Norian) in Anterior Surgical Management Explore the use of a bone substitute to overcome limitations encountered during a procedure in which anterior odontoid screw fixation is ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Odds of a mortality event were 10% after hip fracture vs. 25% after odontoid fracture 2 years after initial ...

ABSENCE of the odontoid process of the second cervical vertebra has been reported infrequently since the original description by Roberts. 1 We have collected 19 cases ...

(HealthDay News) — The presence of comorbidities significantly impacts the survival of older adults following odontoid fracture, according to research published in the August issue of the Journal of ...