Comparison of outcomes in the management of Type II odontoid fractures in young patients – Is surgery overrated?

Comparison of outcomes in the management of Type II odontoid fractures in young patients – Is surgery overrated?

Introduction: The options for the management of type II odontoid fractures in young patients include anterior screw fixation, posterior spinal fusion, or halo-vest immobilization (HVI). However, there is a recent trend away from nonoperative management and an increase in primary operative stabilizat...

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Main Authors: Jitesh Manghwani, Ganesh Kumar, Nagaraju Venishetty, Anuj Mundra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-04-01
Series:Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine
Subjects:
cervical spine
nonunion
odontoid fracture
young patients
Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_34_25
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