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Hyperextension cervical injuries

Dr Yuranga Weerakkody and Dr Frank Gaillard et al.

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

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1. Rao Sameet K., Christopher Wasyliw and Diego B. Nunez. “Spectrum of Imaging Findings in Hyperextension Injuries of the Neck.” Radiographics 25, no. 5 (September 1, 2005): 1239-1254. doi:10.1148/rg.255045162.