The dens-arch synchondrosis versus the Hangman's fracture

L. E. Swischuk; C. K. Hayden; M. Sarwar

doi:10.1007/BF00973999

The dens-arch synchondrosis versus the Hangman's fracture

L. E. Swischuk, C. K. Hayden, M. Sarwar

Radiology

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Abstract

The synchondrosis between the dens and arch of C2 is a normal structure in infants and children. It is not visible on lateral views of the cervical spine, but is routinely visible on oblique views. In such cases it has a distinct tendency to mimic a C2-arch fracture. The varying appearance of this synchondrosis and its differentiation from a true fracture of C2 are the subjects of this report.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	100-102
Number of pages	3
Journal	Pediatric radiology
Volume	8
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00973999
State	Published - Jun 1979

Keywords

Cervical spine
Dens-arch synchondrosis
Hangman's fracture
Normal variation

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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