Fractures of the axis caused by hanging.
Prerequisities for fractures of the neural arch of the axis in the region of the isthmus (hangman's fracture) during hanging are considered to be a long drop and a submental knot. A case is presented showing that hangman's fracture arising in hanging can result from stretching of the neck combined with anteroflexion of the head.
D000328:Adult; D001368:Axis, Cervical Vertebra / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000473:pathology; D013405:Suicide