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The nonoperative management of Type II odontoid fractures in elderly patients results in fracture stability, by either osseous union or fibrous union in almost all patients. Long-term clinical and functional outcomes seem to be more favorable when fractures have been treated with halothoracic bracing in preference to cervical collars. Stable fibrous union may be an adequate aim of management in elderly patients.
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