title: Odontoid fracture in the elderly: a case report of the screw fixation technique.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Section of Neurosurgery, USD School of Medicine, Sioux Falls.
authors.forename: W T
authors.initials: WT
authors.lastname: Asfora
authors.forename: T W
authors.initials: TW
authors.lastname: Free
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: 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*