Comparison of outcomes in the management of Type II odontoid fractures in young patients – Is surgery overrated?

Introduction: The options for the management of type II odontoid fractures in young patients include anterior screw fixation, posterior spinal fusion, or halo-vest immobilization (HVI). However, there is a recent trend away from nonoperative management and an increase in primary operative stabilizat...

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Published in:	Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine
Main Authors:	Jitesh Manghwani, Ganesh Kumar, Nagaraju Venishetty, Anuj Mundra
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-04-01
Subjects:	cervical spine nonunion odontoid fracture young patients
Online Access:	https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_34_25