Status:
COMPLETED
Comparing Surgical to Conservative Management in the Treatment of Type II Odontoid Fractures Among the Elderly
Lead Sponsor:
AO Clinical Investigation and Publishing Documentation
Collaborating Sponsors:
AOSpine North America
Conditions:
Odontoid Fractures Type II
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief 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...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All new type II odontoid fractures including \< those in which the fracture line crosses into the body of C2 \< as long as it doesn't enter the superior articular process of C2
- Age 65+
- Stable and unstable fractures
- \< 3 months postinjury
- No previous treatment for an odontoid fracture
Exclusion
- Pathologic fractures unrelated to osteoporosis
- Severe dementia or other severe mental health problem if there is no consentable surrogate available
- Participating in other trials or unlikely to attend follow-ups
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
166 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00283998
Start Date
January 1 2006
End Date
March 1 2012
Last Update
March 26 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Emory University SOM: Orthopedics
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 35037