Jefferson fracture is:: (A) C2 fracture, (B) C1 fracture, (C) Fracture of talus, (D) Atlanto- axial dislocation
Answer is B. Ans. B. C1 fracture* Jefferson's fracture: Sudden severe load on the top of the head may cause a 'bursting' force which fractures the ring of the atlas.* There is no encroachment on the neural canal and, usually, no neurological damage.