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Hangman fracture (traumatic spondylolisthesis of C2)

骨外科

Common symptoms

颈椎骨折脱位、吞咽障碍、韧带断裂、不能转颈、头颈分离感

The pathology of disease

Hangman fracture (traumatic spondylolisthesis of axis) is bilateral pars interarticularis fracture of C2; hyperextension (hang/head-on collision); neck pain; collar/halo/surgery.

Symptoms

Neck pain; after hyperextension trauma; neurologic deficit usually mild; C2 tenderness; imaging shows C2 pars fracture

Causes

Hyperextension injury; judicial hanging; motor vehicle collision; diving.

Treatment

Cervical immobilization; hard collar/halo; surgical fixation if unstable/displaced; neurosurgery

Dept

Neurosurgery / orthopedic spine / trauma.

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