Surgical treatment improves survival of elderly with axis fracture – a national population-based multi-registry cohort study

Background ContextFractures of the axis (C2) are the most common cervical spinal injuries in the elderly population. Several authors have reported improved survival among elderly patients with C2 fractures when treated surgically.PurposeTo analyze whether surgery improves survival of elderly with C2 fractures.Study Design/ SettingObservational population-based longitudinal multi-registry studyPatient SampleSwedish Patient Registry 1997 to 2014, and Swedish Cause of Death Registry 1997 to 2014Outcome measuresSurvival after C2 fracture according to non-surgical and surgical treatment.

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