Atlantoaxial Subluxation with Atlas and Hangman’s Fractures: A Case Report

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Daniel Porcelli
Lisandro Rodriguez
Fernando Nin

Abstract

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.

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Porcelli, D., Lisandro Rodriguez, & Fernando Nin. (2023). Atlantoaxial Subluxation with Atlas and Hangman’s Fractures: A Case Report. International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research Studies, 3(9), 1945–1948. https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmscrs/v3-i9-25
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