ISSN:
1432-2161
Keywords:
Occipital condyles
;
Fracture
;
Computed tomography
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Pathogenic mechanism
;
Neurologic damage
;
Magnetic resonance imaging
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Fractures of the occipital condyle are rare; 32 cases have been reported in the literature.Here, the authors describe four additional cases of occipital condylar fracture. Anderson's classification is used: type I fracture: comminution of the condyle without significant displacement; type II: basilar fracture extending into the condyle; type III: condylar avulsion. The possible mechanisms are identified. Computed tomography proved essential in diagnosing these fractures; coronal reconstructions together with axial scans are particularly helpful. Three-dimensional reconstruction did not prove essential in diagnosing these fractures.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00206151
