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 ...

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 non-operative ...

Odontoid fractures account for approximately 15–20% of all cervical spine injuries [1]. They represent the most frequent injuries of the upper cervical spine with a peak incidence in the elderly [2].

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 ...

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 ...

Odontoid fractures are increasingly prevalent in older adults and associated with high morbidity and mortality. Optimal management remains controversial. Our study aims to investigate the association ...

A healthy 68-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with a 6-month history of neck pain, weakness of the arms, hand incoordination, difficulty walking and tingling sensations in the arms ...

The news correspondents obtained a quote from the research from Western General Hospital, "However, the decision between surgical and non-surgical intervention for type II fractures in the elderly ...

(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 ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In this video from Open Operating Theatre, Christian Etter, MD, of Spine Unit, Hirslanden Clinic, Aarau, ...