Mortality Rates After Posterior C1–2 Fusion for Displaced Type II Odontoid Fractures in Octogenarians

Conclusion. Posterior C1–2 fusion results in acceptably low mortality rates in octogenarians with unstable type II odontoid fractures when compared to nonoperative management mortality rates in current literature. Initial fracture displacement is associated with higher mortality rate in this patient population. Level of Evidence: 4
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Cervical Spine Source Type: research