Comparison of Surgical and Conservative Treatments for Odontoid Fractures in the Elderly: Results from Three Tertiary Referral Centers in the Netherlands

Objective: Odontoid fractures are the most common cervical spine fractures in elderly patients. The optimal treatment in this age group remains controversial. The goal of this study was to compare outcomes of surgical and conservative treatments. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted in three tertiary referral centers in the Netherlands. Patient records were reviewed for patients who met the selection criteria (i.a. age ≥55 years, type II/III odontoid fractures). Fracture healing (union/stability) and clinical outcomes (Likert scale) were assessed. The influence of age, applied t... Mehr ...