Fractures of the ring of the axis. A classification based on the analysis of 131 cases

Effendi, B; Roy, Deb; L. Cornish, B.; Rg, Dussault; A Laurin, C

doi:10.1302/0301-620x.63b3.7263741

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Fractures of the ring of the axis. A classification based on the analysis of 131 cases

Published in Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume • Aug 1, 1981

Authors:

B Effendi

Deb Roy

B. L. Cornish

Abstract

The retrospective analysis of 131 patients suffering from a fracture of the ring of the axis is reported. The injury was classified into three types according to radiological displacement and stability. Associated injuries and neurological deficit are discussed and a theory of pathogenesis presented...

Subject

Radiological weapon

Displacement (psychology)

Medicine

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