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Revision as of 07:03, 25 July 2016
Background
- Also known as traumatic spondylolisthesis
- Is an unstable spine injury
- Bilateral C2 pedicle fracture (leads to C2 displacing anteriorly on C3)
Clinical Features
- Seen in MVA, diving accidents, but uncommonly judicial hangings (not in suicidal hangings)[1]
- Forced extension of an already extended neck
- Spinal cord damage is often minimal (diameter of neural canal is greatest at C2)
Differential Diagnosis
Vertebral fractures and dislocations types
- Cervical fractures and dislocations
- Thoracic and lumbar fractures and dislocations
Evaluation
- Xray or CT cervical
Management
Prehospital Immobilization
See NAEMSP National Guidelines for Spinal Immobilization
Hospital
- C-collar
- Consult ortho or spine as needed
Disposition
- Admit
See Also
References
- ↑ James, R. and Nasmyth-Jones, R. (1992) ‘The occurrence of cervical fractures in victims of judicial hanging’, Forensic Science International, 54(1), pp. 81–91