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Feb 21, 2023 · Hangman fracture, also known as traumatic spondylolisthesis of the axis, is a fracture which involves the pars interarticularis of C2 on both sides, and is a result of hyperextension and distraction. Epidemiology. These injuries account for 4-7% of all cervical spine fractures and up to 22% of axis fractures 6. Clinical presentation.
Jun 23, 2021 · Traumatic Spondylolisthesis of Axis, also known as a Hangman's Fracture, is a traumatic fracture of the bilateral pars interarticularis of C2. Diagnosis is made with CT of the cervical spine. Treatment may be C-collar immobilization, halo immobilization, or surgical stabilization depending on displacement, angulation, and fracture stability.
Hangman's fracture is the colloquial name given to a fracture of both pedicles, or partes interarticulares, of the axis vertebra ( C2 ). [1] Causes. X-ray of the cervical spine with a Hangman's fracture. Left without, right with annotation. It can be seen clearly that C2 (red outline) is moved forward with respect to C3 (blue outline).
Aug 13, 2023 · A hangman’s fracture is a bilateral fracture traversing the pars interarticularis of cervical vertebrae 2 (C2) with an associated traumatic subluxation of C2 on cervical vertebrae 3 (C3). It is the second most common fracture of the C2 vertebrae following a fracture of the odontoid process.
Sep 20, 2023 · A hangman's fracture is a break in the second vertebra of your neck, called the C2, or axis. This bone forms a ring around your spinal cord. A hangman's fracture occurs on both sides of this...
