An atypical hangman's fracture with atlantoaxial instability managed by C1-C2 arthrodesis: A case illustration

Atypical hangman's fractures (AHFs) are asymmetrical axis body fractures. These fractures tend to be unstable. We came across a case of AHF involving the left half of the axis body and contralateral lamina. The left C1-C2 joint was dislocated, but bilateral C2-C3 joints were stable. We performe...

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Published in:Journal of spinal surgery 2023-07, Vol.10 (3), p.118-121
Main Authors: Jain, Amit, Tawari, Manish, Kumar, Sanjeev, Rathore, Lavlesh, Sahana, Debabrata, Sahu, Rajiv
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Language:English
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Summary:Atypical hangman's fractures (AHFs) are asymmetrical axis body fractures. These fractures tend to be unstable. We came across a case of AHF involving the left half of the axis body and contralateral lamina. The left C1-C2 joint was dislocated, but bilateral C2-C3 joints were stable. We performed C1-C2 stabilization and fracture alignment with the Goel-Harms technique.
ISSN:0975-2625
2348-6031
DOI:10.4103/joss.joss_5_23