Occipital condyle fracture (type 1)

Case contributed by Craig Hacking
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Motorbike accident.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male

Comminuted impacted right occipital condylar fracture with medially displaced fracture fragments.

Case Discussion

This represents a type 1 fracture which is usually due to an axial compression and are often stable injuries.

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