Backbone fracture Flashcards
1
Q
C1 Atlas
A
Anterior arc alone : conservative
Posterior arc alone : operative
combined : x+y > 7mm = fracture of both arcs = Jefferson fracture : conservative or operative
2
Q
C1/C2 instability
A
Atlanto axial instability
rupture of ligament transversum atlantis
3
Q
C2 Dens
A
Typ I : spike : cons or op
Typ II : base of dens : operative
Typ III ; below base : cons (seldom operative)
4
Q
Type A
A
compression
Conservative unless compression
5
Q
Type B
A
Distraction
Operative
6
Q
Type C
A
Rotation
Operative
