title: Management of odontoid fractures.
abstract: During the past two decades, various reports on the management of odontoid and axis body fractures have been published and new methods of treatment have been developed. So far, there is no consensus, and management remains controversial. This article reviews the literature and formulates recommendations based on clinical experience.
authors.affiliation: Division of Orthopedic Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Marchesi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001863:Bone Screws; D001864:Bone Wires; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D017102:Fracture Healing; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009809:Odontoid Process / Q000293:injuries*