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axis fracture
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Location: http://chorus.rad.mcw.edu/doc/00911.html
Description: * incidence: 6% of cervical spine injuries
* associated with atlas fractures in 8%
* hyperflexion injury: odontoid fracture
* hyperextension injury: hangman's fracture
Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Yong H. Hahn, MD
Institution: CHORUS
Primary Subject/Category:
- - OCOSH Classification: Investigations: Radiology - General: Radiology - Conditions
- - OCOSH Classification: Trauma: Back and Spinal Injuries: Spinal Injuries: Spinal Fractures: Cervical Fractures
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Added: Thu Jan 31 2002
Last Modified: Tue Jul 21 2009