title: Late presentation of a type III axis fracture with spondyloptosis.
abstract: A 58-year-old man presented with an undiagnosed Effendi type III classification fracture and spondyloptosis of the axis with remarkably normal neurology. We discuss his surgery 4 years since the initial injury, and the presentation, features and management of fractures of the axis.
authors.affiliation: Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK. pj_007@hotmail.co.uk
authors.forename: Prakash
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jayakumar
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.forename: Adrian
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Casey
mesh_terms: D001368:Axis, Cervical Vertebra / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011187:Posture; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors