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Treatment of Odontoid Fractures in Elderly Patients Using C1/C2 Instrumented Fusion Supplemented With Bilateral Atlantoaxial Joint Spacers: A Case Series.
Abstract
Spinal fractures are among the most common traumatic injuries in elderly patients, with the odontoid process being frequently affected. As this patient group usually has high rates of comorbidity and chronic diseases, a nonoperative approach may offer a reasonable solution for a favorable fracture pattern.