June 29, 2023 – Odontoid fractures—those occurring in the second cervical vertebra—are common in elderly patients after a low-energy fall. However, whether the initial treatment should be surgical or ...

NEW ORLEANS — Neither surgical nor nonoperative management is associated with a survival benefit among octogenarians with type II odontoid fracture, but certain markers can help identify those with a ...

A fracture is a broken bone. Doctors will use different methods to repair bone fractures depending on their location, type, and severity. Fractures can be complete or partial. Some require surgery or ...

(HealthDay News) — The presence of comorbidities significantly impacts the survival of older adults following odontoid fracture, according to research published in the August issue of the Journal of ...