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Evaluating Need for Drainage in Intermuscular Posterior Atlantoaxial Fixation for Odontoid Fractures
April 2025
Evaluating Need for Drainage in Intermuscular Posterior Atlantoaxial Fixation for Odontoid Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Evaluation of postoperative drainage necessity in posterior atlantoaxial fixation via intermuscular approach for odontoid fracture.
Sci Rep . 2025 Jan 2;15(1):482.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred eight patients with odontoid fractures were randomized to receive posterior atlantoaxial fixation via intermuscular approach either without drainage (n=40) or with drainage (n=68). The primary outcome was neck pain assessed by Visual Analog Scale (VASSNP). Secondary outcomes included ASIA grade, analgesic use, ecchymosis incidence, time to ambulation, paravertebral tissue edema, and bo...
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