Fractures of the odontoid process. Conservative and operative treatment. Prognostic factors.
In a retrospective study 33 fractures of the dens were analyzed. Nonoperative treatment was successful in types I and III, but unsuccessful in 48.5% of type II fractures. In addition to the poor outcome factors of Schatzker, the classification of Roy-Camille is a valuable prognostic factor.
van Holsbeeck
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Orthopedic Department, U.Z. Pellenberg, Lubbeek-Pellenberg, Belgium.
Stoffelen
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Fabry
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009809:Odontoid Process / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*