Presentation
Neck pain. Trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Hangman's fracture
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Mildly displaced, coronally oriented C2 fracture extends through the vertebral body to the pars, with extension also into bilateral transverse foramina.
Minimally displaced fracture through C6 anterior tubercle of left transverse process.
No further cervical fracture noted.
Case Discussion
Hangman's fracture is a fracture which involves the pars interarticularis of C2 bilaterally and is a result of combined hyperextension and distraction forces.
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