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Aug 2026
Does Radiographic Union Matter? Clinical Outcomes After Anterior Odontoid Screw Fixation in Elderly Patients
Background/Aim: Type II odontoid fractures in elderly patients are associated with high rates of nonunion and substantial morbidity. However, the clinical relevance of radiographic nonunion following anterior odontoid screw fixation remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate long-term functional outcomes and health-...
R. Zaccaria, K. Hagar, Olga Budarova et al.
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