Is a teardrop fracture stable?

Overview of Literature. The tear drop fracture of the lower cervical spine is generally associated with a high incidence of neurological deficits and surgery is needed to treat this injury. Tear drop fracture of C2 is usually a stable fracture that is amendable to conservative treatment.

What is a flexion teardrop fracture?

A flexion teardrop fracture occurs when flexion of the spine, along with vertical axial compression, causes a fracture of the anteroinferior aspect of the vertebral body. This fragment is displaced anteriorly and resembles a teardrop (see the image below).

What causes a teardrop fracture?

Teardrop fracture is caused by high-energy axial compression of the flexed cervical spine due to trauma involving head impact such as: diving into shallow water, fall from high height, motor vehicle crash, or sports impact.

What is orbital blowout fracture?

What is a “blowout” fracture? A blowout fracture is a break of one or more of the bones that surround the eye. When an object strikes the eye, the force is transmitted into the eye compartment (orbit) [see figure 1], and the thinnest bones within the orbit will buckle or break from the force of the trauma.

What is avulsion fracture?

Advertising & Sponsorship. An avulsion fracture occurs when a small chunk of bone attached to a tendon or ligament gets pulled away from the main part of the bone. The hip, elbow and ankle are the most common locations for avulsion fractures in the young athlete.

What is blowout fracture?

A blowout fracture is a break of one or more of the bones that surround the eye. When an object strikes the eye, the force is transmitted into the eye compartment (orbit) [see figure 1], and the thinnest bones within the orbit will buckle or break from the force of the trauma.

What is a Jefferson burst fracture?

Jefferson fracture is the eponymous name given to a burst fracture of the atlas. It was originally described as a four-part fracture with double fractures through the anterior and posterior arches, but three-part and two-part fractures have also been described.

Is orbital blowout fracture serious?

Eye injuries resulting from orbital blowout fracture Within a few hours of impact, blood settles into the anterior chamber of the eyeball. This is a very serious eye injury requiring hospitalization, bed rest, bilateral patching of the eyes, and sedation. This condition usually resolves itself within a few days.

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