The pathological anatomy of fatal atlanto-occipital dislocations

R. W. Bucholz; W. Z. Burkhead

doi:10.2106/00004623-197961020-00014

The pathological anatomy of fatal atlanto-occipital dislocations

R. W. Bucholz, W. Z. Burkhead

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Abstract

Nine atlanto-occipital dislocations were found in postmortem examinations of 112 victims of multiple trauma. Axial traction facilitated roentgenographic identification of the injury. A hyperextension mechanism of injury was suggested by the associated injuries, including submental lacerations and mandibular fractures. Atlanto-occipital dislocations were more frequent in children than in adults. A pure dislocation injury without fracture was identified.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	248-250
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A
Volume	61
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2106/00004623-197961020-00014
State	Published - Jan 1 1979

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Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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