title: Traumatic spondylolisthesis: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: A 30-yr-old male presented with severe neck pain and minimal range of motion. After previous diagnosis of cervical strain/sprain syndrome, careful orthopedic and neurological examination indicated a very serious problem. Magnetic resonance imaging was ordered, revealing the presence of traumatic spondylolisthesis (hangman's fracture) with severe instability of C2 and C3.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013168:Spondylolisthesis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*