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[Fracture of the dens--conservative or surgical treatment?].
Marek Paściaka, Jacek Doniec, T Kiołbasa, R Wasik
- aOddziału Schorzeń i Urazów Kregosłupa Wojewódzkiego Szpitala Chirurgii Urazowej w Piekarach Slaskich
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Abstract
An analysis of 28 cases of dens fracture has shown that conservative treatment is generally sufficient in Anderson type I and type III fractures. In type II fractures surgical treatment is indicated, especially if the fracture is dislocated, complicated by neurological impairment or has occurred in the elderly.