Epidemiology of C2 fractures in the United States: A National Electronic Injury Surveillance System database study

Conclusion: C2 fractures occur at higher rates than previous years, with especially high IR in elderly individuals. Emphasis of public health efforts toward osteoporosis and coordination difficulties in elderly individuals would likely significantly reduce the overall IR of these injuries.

Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - June 13, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Fehmi Berkay Arjun Minhas Joseph G Lyons Elizabeth Fonte Norah Foster Source Type: research