Advances in research of odontoid fractures in the elderly
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0529-5815.2019.03.017
- VernacularTitle: 老年人齿状突骨折的研究进展
- Author:
Yake MENG
1
;
Mingshuai WANG
1
;
Yongfei GUO
2
;
Yong YANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Spinal Surgery, Zhengzhou Orthopaedic Hospital, Zhengzhou 450000, China
2. Department of Spinal Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, Shanghai 200003, China
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Fracture;
Surgery;
Odontoid process;
Fibrous healing
- From:
Chinese Journal of Surgery
2019;57(3):231-235
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Odontoid fractures constitute the most common cervical spine fracture in the population aged. The optimal management strategy for odontoid fractures remains controversial, especially in the elderly, because of the high morbidity and mortality with both conservative and operative intervention. This review discusses the management of odontoid fractures among the elderly, with a focus on the various treatment options and their outcomes.
