Treatment of Type II Odontoid Fractures Among the Elderly
| Status: | Archived |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Orthopedic |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Orthopedics / Podiatry |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 7/1/2011 |
Comparing Surgical to Conservative Management in the Treatment of Type II Odontoid Fractures Among the Elderly
The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of surgical versus
conservative management of type II odontoid fractures among patients > 64 years of age. Of
secondary interest is to determine if there are differences in outcomes between anterior
screw fixation and posterior fusion of these fractures.
Hypotheses are as follows:
- Patients receiving surgical management will exhibit better disease specific health and
general health related quality of life measures compared to those managed
conservatively.
- The rate of radiographic bony fusion will be greater among elderly patients receiving
surgical fixation compared to patients receiving conservative management.
- The rate of non union will be greater in the conservative group compared to the
surgical group.
- The complication rate will be higher in the surgical group due to the nature of the
intervention though the rate of severe and serious complications will be low.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
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