Youssef R Karam1, Vincent C Traynelis. 1. Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The anatomy, clinical presentation, radiologic evaluation, treatment, and outcome of occipital condyle fractures are reviewed. METHODS: We review and discuss the literature on occipital condyle fractures. RESULTS: Occipital condyle fractures are best diagnosed with computed tomography. The neurologic presentation is variable. The majority of these injuries may be treated nonoperatively, but an occipitocervical fusion is necessary to restore stability across the craniovertebral junction. CONCLUSION: Occipital condyle fractures are a rare but serious injury that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment.
OBJECTIVE: The anatomy, clinical presentation, radiologic evaluation, treatment, and outcome of occipital condyle fractures are reviewed. METHODS: We review and discuss the literature on occipital condyle fractures. RESULTS:Occipital condyle fractures are best diagnosed with computed tomography. The neurologic presentation is variable. The majority of these injuries may be treated nonoperatively, but an occipitocervical fusion is necessary to restore stability across the craniovertebral junction. CONCLUSION:Occipital condyle fractures are a rare but serious injury that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment.
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