title: Articular pillar fractures of the cervical spine. Diagnosis on the anteroposterior radiograph.
abstract: Articular pillar fractures of the cervical spine are often overlooked, since they are not easily identified on lateral radiographs; diagnosis is made on the anteroposterior projection. A specific sign facilitating diagnosis of these fractures is described. The anatomy, mechanism of injury and radiography of the articular pillar is discussed.
mesh_terms: D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography