Odontoid fractures above C2 to pelvis posterior instrumented fusions: a single center’s 11-year experience
Perry Lim,
Aaron J. Clark,
Vedat Deviren
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
To define the prevalence, characteristics, and treatment approach for proximal junction failure secondary to odontoid fractures in patients with prior C2-pelvis posterior instrumented fusions (PSF).
Methods
A single institution’s database was queried for multi-level fusions (6+ levels), including a cervical component. Posterior instrumentation from C2-pelvis and minimum 6-month follow-up was inclusion criteria. Patients who sustained dens fractures… Show more
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