Hangman fracture

Case contributed by RMH Core Conditions
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Motor vehicle collision.

Patient Data

Age: 33
Gender: Male
ct

Minimally displaced bilateral C2 pars fractures (hangman type). The fracture line does not extend into either C2 traverse foramina.

Fracture of the left mandibular condyle also noted. 

No further fractures identified. Normal alignment is maintained.

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