Odontoid Type II fractures in elderly: what are the real management goals and how to best achieve them? A multicenter European study on functional outcome

This study showed that a conservative approach to odontoid Type II fracture in elderly is an effective and valid option, resulting in an excellent functional outcome (regard less of bony fusion) in the majority of cases. Failure of conservative treatment can be safely addressed with surgical fixation at a later stage.
Source: Neurosurgical Review - Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research