J Korean Radiol Soc.  1983 Dec;19(4):865-872. 10.3348/jkrs.1983.19.4.865.

Radiologic evaluation of cervical spine fractures

• Suh KJ
• Rhee CB
• Park IK
• Lee MZ
• Kang DS

• KMID: 2463117
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.1983.19.4.865

Abstract

The radiological findings of various cervical spine fractures were analized on the basis of J.Harrisclassification. It appears to be important for the radiologist to be familiar with radiographic findings ofcervical spine fractures, particularly those of unstable fractures which can result in serious medical problems ifimproperly handled in the department of radiology. 68 cases of cervial spine fracures were analized. The resultsare as follows; 1. Stable and unstable fracures were about equal in incedence. 2. Anterior subluxation accountsfor 43.4% of stable fractures, 19% of all fractures. 3. Bilateral interfacetal dislocation accounts for 51.1% ofunstable fractures, 255 of all fractures. 4. Associated fracture were involved in skull, scapula, mandible andfemur. 5. About 80% of the patients is in third through fifth decade.

MeSH Terms

Dislocations
Humans
Mandible
Scapula
Skull
Spine*