Open AccessOutcome of conservatively treated occipital condylar fractures – A retrospective study
Author(s) -
Olof Byström,
Torben Slott Jensen,
Frantz Rom Poulsen
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_97_17
Subject(s) - medicine , occipital condyle , radiography , surgery , conservative treatment , condyle , retrospective cohort study , physical examination , conservative management
Occipital condyle fracture (OCF) is rare. It may, however, pose a serious threat to the patient due to destabilization of the craniocervical junction. Correct diagnosis and effective treatment are essential to prevent long-term complications. The aim of this study was to retrospectively investigate our current treatment program with focus on the functional outcome. Diagnosis and classification systems were evaluated for their usefulness in the clinical practice.