Open AccessClinical and radiological union rate evaluation of type 2 odontoid fractures: A comparison between anterior screw fixation and halo vest in elderly patients
Author(s) -
Massimo Girardo,
Alessandro Rava,
G. Gargiulo,
A. Coniglio,
Stefano Artiaco,
Alessandro Massè,
Federico Fusini
Publication year - 2018
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_93_18
Subject(s) - medicine , radiological weapon , visual analogue scale , surgery , statistical significance
Odontoid fracture is a very common cervical injury, especially in elderly patients. Despite the high frequency, the appropriate management is still debated. The aim of this study is to evaluate clinical and radiological outcomes after anterior screw fixation or halo vest (HV) in type II odontoid fracture in elderly patients.