Suspect disruption if:
Lateral x-ray: Increase in the predental space between C1 and dens (>3mm in adults, >5mm in children)
Odontoid x-ray: Masses of C1 lie lateral to outer margins of articular pillars of C2
If either of the above findings on x-ray obtain CT C-spine
Lateral x-ray: Increase in the predental space between C1 and dens (>3mm in adults, >5mm in children)
Odontoid x-ray: Masses of C1 lie lateral to outer margins of articular pillars of C2
If either of the above findings on x-ray obtain CT C-spine
Jefferson fracture
Penetrating neck trauma
Capitate fracture
Blunt neck trauma
Smith's fracture
Vertebral and carotid artery dissection
Triquetrum fracture
Strangulation