Management of acute combined fractures of the atlas and axis: A retrospective study of two trauma centers

Management of acute combined fractures of the atlas and axis: A retrospective study of two trauma centers

Background: Management of combination fractures of the atlas and axis varies from nonoperative immobilization to selective early surgical intervention. In this study, we present our experience in managing these injuries. Materials and Methods: Electronic databases from two level 1 trauma centers wer...

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Main Authors: Joseph DiDomenico, Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, Ryan Khanna, Helena Roberts, Patrick A Hitchon, Zachary A Smith, Nader S Dahdaleh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine
Subjects:
Atlantoaxial
atlas
axis
C1
C2
cervical fracture
combination fractures
Online Access:http://www.jcvjs.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8237;year=2017;volume=8;issue=4;spage=311;epage=315;aulast=DiDomenico

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http://www.jcvjs.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8237;year=2017;volume=8;issue=4;spage=311;epage=315;aulast=DiDomenico

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