title: Treatment of Odontoid Fractures in the Aging Population.
abstract: Odontoid fractures are the most common cervical fracture type among the elderly population. Several treatment options exist for these patients, ranging from immobilization with a semirigid orthosis to surgical arthrodesis. This report reviews the key points in the management of odontoid fractures in the aged patient, including diagnosis, the various forms of conservative therapies, and the options for surgical intervention.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center, University of Utah, 175 North Medical Drive East, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA.
authors.forename: Jian
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Guan
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center, University of Utah, 175 North Medical Drive East, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA. Electronic address: neuropub@hsc.utah.edu.
authors.forename: Erica F
authors.initials: EF
authors.lastname: Bisson
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000066491:Clinical Decision-Making; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009809:Odontoid Process / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Cervical bracing; Cervical fusion; Elderly; Odontoid fracture