unstable cervical spine fractures

• bilateral interfacetal dislocation
• flexion teardrop fracture (usually C5 or C6)

EXTENSION:

• extension teardrop fracture (usually C2 or C3)
• hangman's fracture
• extension-dislocation
• extension-fracture-dislocation
• odontoid fracture

VERTICAL COMPRESSION:

• Jefferson burst fracture

see: cervical spine fractures

© 2002, C.E. Kahn, Jr.
2002-04-18