title: Transverse fracture through the body of the axis.
abstract: We report a case of transverse fracture through the body of the axis. This fracture was unstable, had been produced by extension forces and was managed conservatively. The classification of such fractures is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hillbrow Hospital, Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Jakim
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Sweet
mesh_terms: D001368:Axis, Cervical Vertebra / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014143:Traction