Articular pillar fractures of the cervical spine. Diagnosis on the anteroposterior radiograph.
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.
D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography