Fracture of the anterior arch of the atlas associated with a congenital cleft of the posterior arch. Demonstration by CT

J M Le Minor; P Rosset; L Favard; P Burdin

doi:10.1007/BF00404112

Fracture of the anterior arch of the atlas associated with a congenital cleft of the posterior arch. Demonstration by CT

Neuroradiology. 1988;30(5):444-6. doi: 10.1007/BF00404112.

Authors

J M Le Minor¹, P Rosset, L Favard, P Burdin

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospital, Tours, France.

PMID: 3211320
DOI: 10.1007/BF00404112

Abstract

A case of a vertical fracture of the anterior arch of the atlas associated with a congenital cleft of the posterior arch of the same vertebra is reported. Such an association has not previously been described in the literature. X-Ray computed tomography is an excellent exam for visualizing this region and for easily distinguishing between fractures and congenital clefts.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Cervical Atlas / abnormalities
Cervical Atlas / diagnostic imaging
Cervical Atlas / injuries*
Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging*
Fractures, Bone / etiology
Humans
Male
Tomography, X-Ray Computed*