C6-C7 fracture dislocation

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
mri
  • C6/7 dislocation associated with fracture and bilateral dislocated facets
  • marked canal stenosis followed by local cord compression and edema at the C6/7 level 
  • edema in the posterior ligaments and paraspinal muscles 

Case Discussion

Fracture dislocation of C6/7 with three column injury and cord injury.

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