title: Atlas: standard diagnostic tests for an unusual fracture.
abstract: The case is reported of an unusual atlas fracture with no reports of such an injury in the literature. The diagnosis of this injury emphasises the importance of simple clinical decision instruments, and systematic interpretation of investigations.
authors.affiliation: Defence Medical Services, Gosport, UK. simonlsuk@aol.com <simonlsuk@aol.com>
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Leigh-Smith
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Price
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Summers
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001270:Cervical Atlas / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D005538:Football / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019547:Neck Pain / Q000209:etiology; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed