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HANGMAN'S FRACTURE Flashcards

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What is a hangman’s fracture ?

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Bilateral fracture of the C2 pars intraarticularis with associated anterior subluxation of the vertebral body.

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What causes a Hangman’s fracture ?

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Severe hyperextension. Hanging or an RTC.

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Where is the Pars interarticularis ?

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The region that connect the superior and inferior facet.

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