Radiological Features in Type II Odontoid Fractures in Older Adults After High- and Low-Energy Trauma.

Pavlina LengaMohammed IssaLennart KrullKarl KieningAndreas W UnterbergTill SchneiderRod J OskouianJens R ChapmanBasem Ishak

Published in: Global spine journal (2022)

Significantly higher rates of osteoporotic and degenerative changes were observed after LET. Furthermore, previous cervical malalignment represents a risk factor for type II odontoid fractures after LET.

Keyphrases

physical activity
bone mineral density
trauma patients
body composition
hip fracture