Jefferson fracture (MCQ)

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MCQ 133

Q. Jefferson fracture is best viewed by ?

A. Swimmer's view
B. AP cervical spine view
C. Open mouth view
D. Lateral cervical spine view

ANSWER:

Answer : C , Open mouth odontoid view.
Jefferson fracture is burst fracture of atlas (C1) vertebra.

Swimmer's view is used to visualize C7/T1

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