Atlas fracture

Atlas fracture is a serious injury.

Atlas fracture is usually caused by high-energy trauma, such as car accidents and falls. Violence acts on the head and neck, causing the atlas to withstand excessive force and fracture. Atlas fracture may affect the stability of the cervical spine and threaten the spinal cord. If the fracture displacement is severe, compression of the spinal cord may lead to serious consequences such as quadriplegia and respiratory dysfunction

. Atlas fracture is a serious and potentially dangerous injury that requires high attention. Early accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment are essential for the recovery and prognosis of patients.