Open AccessManagement of acute combined fractures of the atlas and axis: A retrospective study of two trauma centers
Author(s) -
Joseph D. DiDomenico,
Kingsley Abode-Iyamah,
Raman Khanna,
Helena Roberts,
Patrick W. Hitchon,
Zachary A. Smith,
Nader S. Dahdaleh
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of craniovertebral junction and spine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.38
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 0976-9285
pISSN - 0974-8237
DOI - 10.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_53_17
Subject(s) - medicine , atlas (anatomy) , demographics , trauma center , radiography , surgery , presentation (obstetrics) , retrospective cohort study , demography , sociology , anatomy
Management of combination fractures of the atlas and axis varies from nonoperative immobilization to selective early surgical intervention. In this study, we present our experience in managing these injuries.