This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Orthopaedics
Hangman fracture is 
Select and explain. 
A. Sublucation of C5 over C6, B. Fracture dislocation of C2, C. Fracture dislocation of ankle joint, D. Fracture of odontoid
B: Fracture dislocation of C2
Answer: B: Fracture dislocation of C2 
Explanation: Hangman fracture - through pedicle and lamina of C2 veebra / Spondylolisthesis of C2 over C3Jefferson's fracture - through body of C1 veebraClay Shoveler fracture - Avulsion spinous process of T1 > C7 veebra(Refer: Mohindra's Fundamentals of Ohopedics, 2nd edition, pg no. 222)