IMPORTANT: We currently have a number of bugs related to image cropping and are actively trying to resolve them. In the meantime, we have disabled cropping. Apologies for any inconvenience. Stay informed: radiopaedia.org/chat

Jefferson fracture

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

T-boned unrestrained driver. High-speed.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
ct

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.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.