title: [Fracture of the dens--conservative or surgical treatment?].
abstract: An analysis of 28 cases of dens fracture has shown that conservative treatment is generally sufficient in Anderson type I and type III fractures. In type II fractures surgical treatment is indicated, especially if the fracture is dislocated, complicated by neurological impairment or has occurred in the elderly.
authors.affiliation: Oddziału Schorzeń i Urazów Kregosłupa Wojewódzkiego Szpitala Chirurgii Urazowej w Piekarach Slaskich.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Paściak
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Doniec
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kiołbasa
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Wasik
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001368:Axis, Cervical Vertebra / Q000293:injuries*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000628:therapy*