Hangman's fracture - type 1

Case contributed by Kalyan S Chilwant
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

The patient presented with neck pain with history of trauma

Patient Data

Age: 20
Gender: Female
ct

There is a fracture of C2 vertebra at both pedicles with 1-2mm displacement and no angulation, suggestive of Hangman's fracture - type 1 per the Levin Edward's classification.

Case Discussion

The patient came with the history of neck trauma due to the entanglement of scarf in the ceiling fan. This resulted in sharp hyperextension injury. CT scan reveals hangman's fracture with minimal displacement, which can be managed by orthosis. 

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