Odontoid fracture in the elderly: a case report of the screw fixation technique.
The case of a type II, highly unstable, odontoid fracture in a 92 year old patient is reported. This fracture was treated by a new technique for anterior odontoid screw fixation with excellent results. The authors discuss this technique and treatment options for odontoid fracture in the elderly.
Asfora
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Section of Neurosurgery, USD School of Medicine, Sioux Falls.
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Johnson
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001863:Bone Screws; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009809:Odontoid Process / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*