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Outcomes of Fracture Odontoid Management

Long-Term Outcomes of Fracture Odontoid Management in Assiut University

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06890130
Enrollment
20
Registered
2025-03-21
Start date
2025-05-01
Completion date
2026-12-30
Last updated
2025-03-21

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Odontoid Fracture

Keywords

odontoid fracture, management, long term outcomes

Brief summary

This study aims to evaluate the long-term outcomes of treating patients with odontoid fractures admitted to the Trauma Unit of Assiut University Hospital.

Detailed description

study focuses on assessing the long-term results of treatment for patients diagnosed with odontoid fractures. These fractures involve the odontoid process of the second cervical vertebra and can be serious due to their potential impact on spinal stability and neurological function. The study is conducted within the Trauma Unit of Assiut University Hospital, indicating that it involves patients who have been admitted for acute care following such injuries. The long-term outcomes likely include factors such as recovery rates, complications, and the effectiveness of different treatment modalities. The study population consists of patients admitted to the Trauma Unit of Assiut University Hospital with diagnosed odontoid fractures. This population likely includes individuals of various ages and backgrounds who have experienced trauma leading to this specific type of fracture. The study may focus on patients who have undergone different treatment strategies, such as surgical intervention or conservative management, to assess the effectiveness and outcomes of these approaches over time. The demographic characteristics of the population could include age, gender, cause of injury, and pre-existing health conditions, which might influence treatment outcomes.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Assiut University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* All patients with odontoid fractures presenting to Assiut University Hospital - Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery who have completed a minimum of 2 year follow up regardless of age, mechanism of injury, neurological status or type of treatment applied.

Exclusion criteria

* • Patients who are not available for two year follow-up * Patients who refuse to participate in the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percentage of improvement2 yearsPercentage of improvement in NDI following conservative and surgical treatment during the follow up visits

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026