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Even though most patients will not present with neurological injury, mechanical instability can occur with type II and type III (Anderson and D\u2019Alonzo) fractures, particularly if the transverse ligament of the atlas is ruptured; however, this is very rare. Conservative treatment is usually employed for type I and type III injuries, and to a varying degree for non-displaced type II injuries. Surgical treatment is typically reserved for type II fractures, patients with neurological injury, and in the setting of other associated fractures or ligamentous injury. Anterior screw fixation is a viable option in the setting of a favorable fracture line orientation in type II fractures, whereas posterior C1\u2013C2 screw fixation is an option for any type II or type III fracture presentation. There is evidence that surgery for type II fractures has higher rates of union and lower mortality than nonoperative treatments. While surgical options have increased over the decades and the management of OF has been optimized by considering fracture subtypes and patient factors, there remains a significant morbidity and mortality associated with OFs. The aging population and changing demographics suggest that there will be an ongoing rise in the incidence of OFs. 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