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Contributor:
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Dr. Chris Ekong
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Age: 79
Sex: Female
History: March 1, 2001 - Fell at home. Complained of neck pain. Neurologically intact. Sent in with a hard collar.
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Pre-op Lateral C-spine X-Ray showing C2-3 dislocation. Note the abnormal spino-laminal line.
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Open mouth view of c-spine showing distorted odontoid.
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Patient was treated in a halo traction and vest. She will be monitored radiologically every 2 weeks.
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Post-op Lateral C-spine X-Rays showing reduction of the hangman's fracture. Note the realignment of the spino-laminal line.
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- Hangman's fractures are usually caused by extension injuries.
- They usually heal with halo vests. Very few require surgical treatment.
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