Using Frailty Measures to Predict Functional Outcomes and Mortality After Type II Odontoid Fracture in Elderly Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Forrest A HamrickBrandon A SherrodKyril L ColeParker CoxDavide M CrociChristian A BowersMarcus D Mazur Andrew T Dailey Erica F Bisson

Published in: Global spine journal (2023)

Mortality after type II odontoid fractures in elderly patients is common. mRS score at presentation may help predict mortality more accurately than other patient factors.

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case report
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hip fracture