Backbone fracture Flashcards by Philippe Posso

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

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Q

C1/C2 instability

A

Atlanto axial instability

rupture of ligament transversum atlantis

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Q

C2 Dens

A

Typ I : spike : cons or op
Typ II : base of dens : operative
Typ III ; below base : cons (seldom operative)

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Q

Type A

A

compression

Conservative unless compression

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Q

Type B

A

Distraction

Operative

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Type C

A

Rotation

Operative

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