Halo jacket in odontoid fractures type II and III.

The treatment of odontoid fractures remains controversial. The late results of 14 patients with Anderson D'Alonzo type II and III treated with halo jacket from 1995 to 1999 are presented. The fractures were reduced under image intensifier and stabilized by halo jacket.

Operative treatment of avulsion fractures of the anterior superior iliac spine according to the tension band principle.

Background: Avulsion fractures of the anterior superior iliac spine are uncommon injuries. Most of them occur in adolescent athletes. Traditionally, they have been treated conservatively.