The dens-arch synchondrosis versus the Hangman's fracture
- 1 June 1979
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Pediatric Radiology
- Vol. 8 (2) , 100-102
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00973999
Abstract
The synchondrosis between the dens and arch of C2 is a normal structure in infants and children. It is not visible on lateral views of the cervical spine, but is routinely visible on oblique views. In such cases it has a distinct tendency to mimic a C2-arch fracture. The varying appearance of this synchondrosis and its differentiation from a true fracture of C2 are the subjects of this report.Keywords
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