Fracture of the atlas associated with fracture of the odontoid process.
A case of burst fracture of the atlas associated with a type II fracture of the odontoid is presented. In this instance no atlanto-axial instability was detected clinically. Treatment consisted of 1 week of rest in bed followed by 3 months in a collar. Management, though conservative, resulted in full recovery.
D000328:Adult; D001368:Axis, Cervical Vertebra / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D001270:Cervical Atlas / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000628:therapy; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014945:Wound Healing