J. Harrop, J. Ratliff, Sonia Teufack, Jeffrey A Rihn, T. Albert, A. Vaccaro
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Spine ABSTRACT Background: Odontoid fractures are the most common type of axis injury. Elderly patients can develop odontoid fractures after minor trauma with hyperextension injuries. The optimal treatment of type II fractures is controversial.