Spectrum of the hangman's fracture.
J Neurosurg
; 45(1): 3-8, 1976 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-932798
ABSTRACT
The authors review their experience in managing 26 cases of "hangman's fracture." The basic mechanism of injury was hyperextension of the upper cervical spine. Radiographic studies revealed a spectrum of injury beginning with the classical hangman's fracture and progressing to the simple C-2 laminar-pedicle fracture. Appreciation of the fracture instability will dictate the method and duration of fracture treatment. Management by a closed, nonoperative means resulted in solid union of the bone in all fully treated cases, with a minimum of morbidity.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Vértebra Cervical Áxis
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Vértebras Cervicais
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Fraturas Ósseas
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Neurosurg
Ano de publicação:
1976
Tipo de documento:
Article