Evaluation of external stabilization of type II odontoid fractures in geriatric patients-An experimental study on a newly developed cadaveric trauma model.
Matthias K JungGregor V R von Ehrlich-TreuenstättAndreas L JungHolger KeilPaul A GrütznerNiko R E SchneiderMichael KreinestPublished in: PloS one (2021)
In case of type II odontoid fracture, flexion and lateral bending of the cervical spine are increased due to spinal instability. Thus, if an odontoid fracture is suspected in geriatric patients, the application of a cervical collar should always be considered since external stabilization can significantly reduce flexion and lateral bending.