C1 isolated posterior arch fracture: Difference between revisions
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*Prehospital Immobilization see [[EBQ:Prehospital Spine Immobilization|NAEMSP National Guidelines for Spinal Immobilization]] | *Prehospital Immobilization see [[EBQ:Prehospital Spine Immobilization|NAEMSP National Guidelines for Spinal Immobilization]] | ||
==Disposition== | ==Disposition== | ||
Revision as of 12:17, 11 June 2015
Background
- Stable
- Anterior arch and transverse ligament are unaffected
Clinical Features
- Due to forced neck extension
Differential Diagnosis
Vertebral fractures and dislocations types
- Cervical fractures and dislocations
- Thoracic and lumbar fractures and dislocations
Workup
- Must ensure that you are not confusing this with a burst fx
- Odontoid view must be normal
- Vertical fx line through posterior arch seen on lateral xray
Management
- Prehospital Immobilization see NAEMSP National Guidelines for Spinal Immobilization