Image Based Question-66487

Identify the fracture shown in the photograph below ?

A. Hangman’s fracture.

B. Jefferson’s fracture.

C. Clay Shoveler’s fracture.

D. Odontoid process fracture.

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Correct Answer » B Explanation

The fracture shown in the photograph above represents fracture of C1 i.e Jefferson’s fracture.

A Jefferson fracture is a bone fracture of the anterior and posterior arches of the C1 vertebra, though it may also appear as a three- or two-partfracture.