J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1978 Jun;7(1):151-154.

A Case of Axis Body Fracture Complicating Brown-Sequard Syndrome

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  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Capital Armed Forces General Hospital, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Fracture of odontoid process is relatively common, but fracture of axis body without fracture of odontoid precess is known to be exceptionally. Recently, we have experienced a case of axis body fracture complicating typical Brown-Sequard syndrome below the level of C4, and we present the case with the review of literature.


MeSH Terms

Axis, Cervical Vertebra*
Brown-Sequard Syndrome*
Odontoid Process
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