Comparing Surgical to Conservative Management in the Treatment of Type II Odontoid Fractures Among the Elderly

Odontoid Fractures Type II Clinical Trial

Official title: Phase 4 Study Comparing Surigcal to Conservative Management of Type 2 Odontoid Fractures

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of surgical versus conservative management of type II odontoid fractures among patients >/= 65 years of age. Of secondary interest is to determine if there are differences in outcomes between anterior screw fixation and posterior fusion of these fractures.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Allocation: Non-Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Fractures, Bone
• Odontoid Fractures Type II

• NCT number: NCT00283998
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: AO Clinical Investigation and Documentation
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 4
• Start date: January 2006
• Completion date: March 2012