Occipital condyle fracture in the pediatric population: A management algorithm and systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aims to develop an accessible stepwise management algorithm for pediatric presentations of occipital condyle fractures (OCFs) based on a systematic review of the published literature regarding diagnostic evaluation, treatment, and outcomes.

Methods

A systematic review of the literature was conducted on PubMed to locate English language studies reporting on the management of pediatric OCFs. Data extraction of clinical presentation, management strategies, imaging, and treatment outcome was performed.

Results

A total of 15 studies reporting on 38 patients aged 18 years and younger presenting with OCFs were identified. Loss of consciousness (LOC), depressed level of consciousness, neck pain, decreased neck range of motion (ROM), and cranial nerve injury

SUBMITTER: Morcos MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10984159 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature