C-spine - C2/Axis - Normal v fracture
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C-spine - C2/Axis - Normal v fracture
- The C2 (axis) lateral masses form a ring appearance when viewed on a lateral image
- If this ring is incomplete then it may indicate a fracture
C-spine - Extension teardrop fracture
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C-spine - Extension teardrop fracture
- Violent hyperextension of the neck has resulted in an oblique fracture through the body of C2
- The anterior fracture fragment resembles a 'teardrop'
C-spine - Extension teardrop + second fracture
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C-spine - Extension teardrop + second fracture
- Hear is another extension teardrop fracture
- If you see one fracture - don't forget to look for another