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Fractures of the odontoid process. Conservative and operative treatment. Prognostic factors
E van Holsbeeck1, D Stoffelen, G Fabry
1Orthopedic Department, U.Z. Pellenberg, Lubbeek-Pellenberg, Belgium.
Acta Orthopaedica Belgica
|January 1, 1993
Abstract:
In a retrospective study 33 fractures of the dens were analyzed. Nonoperative treatment was successful in types I and III, but unsuccessful in 48.5% of type II fractures. In addition to the poor outcome factors of Schatzker, the classification of Roy-Camille is a valuable prognostic factor.