Presentation
High velocity road traffic accident - neck stiffness, restricted movement and severe pain
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
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- disrupted anterior and posterior arches of atlas (4 part fracture).
- secondary basilar invagination (cranial odontoid peg migration).
- atlanto occipital impaction.
Case Discussion
High velocity axial loading on C1 results in the Jefferson fracture.