Current role of lateral cervical spine radiograph: a case report

Emerg Radiol. 2011 Jan;18(1):61-3. doi: 10.1007/s10140-010-0912-9. Epub 2010 Oct 23.

Abstract

We report a case showing the classic features of a Hangman's cervical spine fracture following a motor vehicle collision. Because this injury was not diagnosed at ED presentation, this case also illustrates the select subset of trauma patients for whom the almost obsolete lateral cervical spine radiograph remains an important part of the radiographic trauma series.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cervical Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cervical Vertebrae / injuries
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Spinal Fractures / diagnosis
  • Spinal Fractures / radiotherapy*
  • Spinal Injuries / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed