There is a slightly posteriorly displaced transverse type iii fracture of the odontoid process of c2. The mechanism of this fracture is axial compression with concomitant lateral the isolated fracture may present with high neck pain and a normal neurological examination.
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Radiographic findings include impaction of the c2. Anteroposterior tomogram at the craniocervical junction demonstrates lateral mass of c1 (arrows) lying lateral to the lateral masses of lateral radiograph reveals markedly increased prevertebral swelling (two short arrows) associated with the fracture at the posterior aspect of c2. Affect 2 levels (2 adjacent motion segments).
Osteosynthesis of the atlas by c1 lateral mass screws c2 pedicle screws and crosslink compression fixation is an ideal option for c1 burst fracture with or without rupture of the transverse ligament.
Cervical lateral mass fracture separation. The lateral mass on vertebra c1, who is taller, is directed laterally. For an atypical hangman's fracture. 3 odontoid lateral mass asymmetry should persist in all views. An isolated c2 lateral mass fracture is extremely rare and usually is found serendipitously when evaluating for other c2 traumatic pathology. Atlas fractures these pictures of this page are about:what is a lateral mass fracture. Uthe effendi classification system defines. • a large c2 transverse foramen obstructing the pedicle of c2. Gokaslan uhangman's fractures classically are described as a c2 fractures involving both. There is a slightly posteriorly displaced transverse type iii fracture of the odontoid process of c2. The mechanism of this fracture is axial compression with concomitant. Cervical lateral mass fracture separation. These cannot be reduced closed and requires an open reduction. Bilateral fractures of anterior and posterior arch lateral mass fracture.the single lateral mass or lamina fractures, the term of jefferson fracture is frequently used. Bilateral burst fracture (aka jefferson fracture). An isolated c2 lateral mass fracture is extremely rare and usually is found serendipitously when evaluating for other c2 traumatic pathology. These injuries typically occur when the ankle is either twisted or rolled the lateral malleolus is the name given to the bone on the outside of the ankle joint.
