Figure 17

Figure 17

Hangman’s fracture refers to a fracture in the posterior arch of C2

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Hangman’s fracture refers to a fracture in the posterior arch of C2. Since this injury occurs between the superior articular surface and the inferior articular surface of C2, it is also referred to as pars interarticularis fracture of C2.

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C2

Neural: Brainstem and spinal cord

Dura

None

Hangman’s fracture

None

Composite (3/4), Front, Lateral, Caudal