Min-invasive surgical treatment for multiple axis fractures: A case report

Figure 1 Imaging examinations were performed before surgery. A-F: Plain radiographs and computed tomography scan showed a C2 fracture consisting of an odontoid Type III fracture associated with a Hangman fracture categorized as a Levine-Edwards Type I fracture (no translation and angular deformity); G: Magnetic resonance imaging indicated no spinal cord injury, edema or hemorrhage. There was no obvious damage to the transverse ligament of the atlas and the C2-3 intervertebral disc.

Figure 2 Imaging examinations 3 mo after surgery. A-H: The pictures showed good bone union of C2.