Global spine journal
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Global spine journal · Feb 2018
Short-Term Complications of Anterior Fixation of Odontoid Fractures.
Retrospective study. ⋯ In a large, multicenter database study, anterior fixation of odontoid fracture was associated with high morbidity and mortality. Although advanced age was associated with increased risk of complications, patients undergoing anterior fixation were older, on average, than in prior studies. Bleeding disorder was a potentially modifiable risk factor for complications that could be optimized prior to surgery.