Presentation
Trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Cervical spine fractures
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teardrop fracture of C2 involving the anterior inferior body
no anterior displacement of C2 on C3
minimally displaced fracture of the posterior arch of C1
fracture line through C6 vertebrae spinous process
Case Discussion
Cervical spine fractures can occur secondary to exaggerated flexion or extension, or because of direct trauma or axial loading. C2 (~30%) and C7 (~20%) are the most commonly fractured levels 1.