Background Hangman's fractures are bilateral fractures of the C2 pars interarticularis
produced during hyperextension injuries. The Levine-Edwards classification divides these …

Background: Hangman's fractures are bilateral fractures of the C2 pars interarticularis
produced during hyperextension injuries. The Levine-Edwards classification divides these …

During the past 30 years various treatment protocols for hangman's fractures have been
attempted. In order to guide the management of hangman's fractures, different classifications …

Background Hangman's fractures account for 15% to 20% of all cervical spine fractures. The
grading system developed by Effendi and modified by Levine and Edwards is generally …

OBJECT The object of this study was to describe the authors' method of anterior discectomy/
corpectomy and fusion combined with internal fixation for the treatment of unstable …

Study Design. In vitro biomechanical flexibility experiment studying 5 sequential conditions.
Objective. To determine the biomechanical differences among 3 fixation techniques after a …

Background Opinions vary regarding optimal treatment of unstable hangman's fractures.
Recent technological advances have allowed short segment, motion preserving fixation …

Background: Traumatic spondylolisthesis of the axis, is a common cervical spine fracture;
however, to date there is limited data available to guide the treatment of these injuries. The …

Aims: The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy, clinical-radiological outcomes, and
complications of ACDF and posterior fixation techniques performed for unstable hangman's …

Study Design: Review article. Objective: A review and update of the treatment of Hangman's
fractures including the indications for both nonoperative and operative treatment of typical …