Neurosurgery
The Economics of Surgical Decision-Making in Geriatric Type II Odontoid Fractures: Reframing the Role of Frailty.
Christopher S Lozano, Vishwathsen Karthikeyan, Husain Shakil, Armaan K Malhotra, Karlo M Pedro, François Mathieu, Jetan H Badhiwala, Howard J Ginsberg, Christopher D Witiw, Gregory D Schroeder, Alexander R Vaccaro, Michael G Fehlings, Jefferson R Wilson
Published: 202510.1227/neu.0000000000003850
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Type II odontoid fractures are among the most common cervical fractures in older adults and are increasing in incidence, yet management remains controversial. Operative fixation may offer earlier reduction in pain and disab…
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