Nonoperative Management of Odontoid Fractures: Is Halo Vest Immobilization Warranted?
Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
Randall J
RJ
Hlubek
Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Electronic address: neuropub@dignityhealth.org.
Peter
P
Nakaji
D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D009809:Odontoid Process / Q000293:injuries*; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000601:surgery*
Cervical spine; Collar; External immobilization; Halo; Odontoid fractures; Spinal fractures