Published September 16, 2023
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Atlantoaxial Subluxation with Atlas and Hangman's Fractures: A Case Report
Authors/Creators
- 1. Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Universidad de la República, School of Medicine, Montevideo, Uruguay
- 2. Department of Traumatology, Medica Uruguaya Medical Corporation, Montevideo, Uruguay
Description
Combined dislocation and fracture of the upper cervical spine in adults is a rare condition that may result in devastating consequences. With the increase in road traffic accidents and the improvement in prehospital emergency care, serious injuries of the upper cervical spine are more frequently diagnosed at tertiary care centers. We report a case of a 19-year-old adolescent with dislocation-fracture of the upper cervical spine following a moderate-energy trauma. With early diagnosis and treatment, the patient showed good progress without major complications and 24-month follow-up.