Presentation
T-boned unrestrained driver. High-speed.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Jefferson fracture
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Multiple fractures, some of which are distracted, through both the anterior and posterior arches of C1; fracture lines extend within close proximity of the vertebral arteries. On the right fracture line extends to the superior articular facet with mild subluxation occurring in the right atlanto-occipital articulation. Mild (4 mm) rotatory subluxation of C1 on C2.
Case Discussion
Jefferson fractures are burst fractures that result from axial loading forces.
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