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- Title
An uncommon C1 fracture with longitudinal split of the transverse ligament.
- Authors
Kaiser, D.; Ciarpaglini, R.; Maestretti, G.
- Abstract
We present a unique variant of C1 fracture, which, at the best of our knowledge, has never been previously reported. This lesion consists in a lateral mass atlas fracture with a longitudinal separation of the transverse ligament that remains functionally preserved. We considered this lesion to be stable and treated the patient conservatively with good recovery. Even if many classifications of atlas fractures have been proposed, none of them ever described this uncommon variant. We debate about biomechanical aspects and therapeutic implication of the reported case.
- Subjects
ATLAS vertebra injuries; LONGITUDINAL ligaments; BONE fractures; PRECANCEROUS conditions; BIOMECHANICS
- Publication
European Spine Journal, 2012, Vol 21, p471
- ISSN
0940-6719
- Publication type
Report
- DOI
10.1007/s00586-011-2102-1