Occipital condyle fracture

Case contributed by Andrew Dixon
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Motorbike accident.

Patient Data

Age: 35
Gender: Male
ct

Type 3 left occipital condyle fracture. Left T1 transverse process fracture and right first rib fracture. 

Case Discussion

Type 3 left occipital condyle fracture potentially unstable due to alar ligament avulsion. 

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.