Citation

Aydin K, Cokluk C. Turk. Neurosurg. 2007; 17(2): 155-157.

Affiliation

Ondokuzmayis University, Neurosurgery, Samsun, Turkey. kaydin@omu.edu.tr

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Turkish Neurosurgical Society)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17935036

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To present a case of a fracture of the unilateral pars interarticularis of the C2. METHODS: There is confusion in the use of anatomic terminology of the pars interarticularis and pedicle of the C2 in literature. A fracture of the unilateral pars interarticularis of the C2 was diagnosed and treated nonsurgically by a Philadelphia collar. RESULT: The patient was free of pain and obtained a full range of motion. CONCLUSION: The presumed mechanism of injury in the fracture described here was hyperextension and axial loading.

Language: en