Presentation
Fall at home.
Patient Data
Age: 85 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Jefferson fracture
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CT brain (not showed) extended to include the upper cervical spine shows a fracture of the anterior arch of C1 and fracture of the odontoid process.
Case Discussion
Two parts fracture of C1-C2 in keeping with a Jefferson fracture.
This case suggests to study at least the upper cervical spine in elderly patients.
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