Hangman's fracture in an infant.
A case is reported of fracture of the pedicles of the axis vertebra in an infant. Non-operative management in a Minerva cast resulted in union and full recovery without complications.
D001368:Axis, Cervical Vertebra / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011859:Radiography