Jefferson Fracture: Overview

Watch this brief and well illustrated video to learn about what Jefferson fracture is, its mechanism, relevant anatomy and landmarks, associated ligaments, different types of fractures, significance of open mouth view on radiographs and lastly radiological studies that can be useful for diagnostic assessment. Timeline: 0:00 – Basic characteristics 0:43 – Mechanism of fracture 1:13 – Anatomy 2:24 – Axial load burst fracture simulation 2:41 – Ligamentous injury 3:36 – Fracture types and treatment 5:19 – Open mouth view 6:25 – Radiological studies