2024年11月30日 · Odontoid fractures are relatively common fractures of the C2 vertebral body (axis) that can be seen in low energy falls in eldery patients and high energy traumatic injuries in younger patients.

2024年3月3日 · Odontoid fractures typically result from trauma, commonly occurring due to hyperflexion of the cervical spine. High-energy accidents often cause these fractures in younger patients, whereas lower-energy impacts are more common in older individuals.

2020年12月17日 · The surgical fixation rate of type II odontoid fracture (OFx) in the elderly (≥65 years) is much lower than expected if the treatment adheres to current general treatment recommendations. Outcome data after conservative treatment for elderly patients with these fractures are sparse.

In a systematic review of a total of 1233 geriatric patients with type II odontoid fracture according to Anderson and D’Alonzo, Schröder et al. found no significant difference in the number of complications between surgical and conservative treatment or between the various surgical treatment options .

2023年6月21日 · Odontoid fractures happen as a consequence of trauma to the cervical spine. In more youthful patients, they are generally the result of high-impact trauma, which happens as a consequence of a motor cycler or diving accident. In the geriatric population, trauma can happen after lower energy consequences for example falls from a standing position.

2021年10月20日 · With odontoid fractures, the most common complication and the most serious is a nonunion of the bones that can lead to an increased mortality rate. The risk factors include significant displacement of the bone, the angle of the fracture line, the spacing between the bones, and comminution (breaks in more than 2 pieces).

2024年1月11日 · Complications that can arise from odontoid fractures include: In some cases, the fractured bone may not fully heal or fuse. This can lead to ongoing instability and pain.

Odontoid fractures represent one of the most common and controversial injury types affecting the cervical spine, being associated with a high incidence of nonunion, morbidity, and mortality. These complications are especially common and important in elderly patients, for …

Odontoid fractures account for up to 20% of cervical spine fracture cases. These injuries are common in two main groups: older adults and younger adults, each with different primary causes. Older Adults: Cause: Falls from a standing height.

There are three different types of odontoid process fracture characterised by the anatomic location of the fracture line. This is called the Anderson and D’Alonzo classification. [8] [5] Type I fractures occur very rarely and type II is the most common. Type I: …