Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4050371 | Clinical Biomechanics | 2014 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
We observed asymmetrical fractures of the axis ring including fractures of the superior and inferior facets, laminae, posterior wall of the vertebral body, pars interarticularis, and pedicles. The fracture patterns were related to the morphology of the axis as a transitional vertebra of the upper cervical spine. Understanding the mechanisms of axis ring fractures may help in choosing the optimal reduction technique and stabilization method based upon the specific fracture pattern.
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Paul C. Ivancic,