Hyperextension cervical injuries
Last revised by Hoe Han Guan on 23 Dec 2022
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Citation:
Gaillard F, Guan H, Knipe H, et al. Hyperextension cervical injuries. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 28 Mar 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-6603
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23 Dec 2022,
Hoe Han Guan ◉
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Synonyms:
- Hyper-extension cervical injuries
- Hyperextension neck injuries
- Hyper-extension neck injuries
Hyperextension cervical injuries are not uncommon and extremely serious:
- avulsion fractures of the anterior arch of the atlas (C1)
- vertical fracture through the posterior arch of the atlas as a result of compression
- fractures of the dens of C2
- hangman fracture of C2
- hyperextension teardrop fracture
- hyperextension dislocation
- laminar fractures: uncommon
- central cord syndrome
References
- 1. Rao SK, Wasyliw C, Nunez DB. Spectrum of imaging findings in hyperextension injuries of the neck. Radiographics. 2005;25 (5): 1239-54. doi:10.1148/rg.255045162 - Pubmed citation
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