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Spinal ve Periferik Sinir Cerrahisi Bülteni
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Spinal ve Periferik Sinir Cerrahisi Bülteni

Spinal ve Periferik Sinir Cerrahisi Bülteni

2024, Sayı 102, No, 1     (Sayfalar: 056-059)

Hangman Fractures

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1 Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi Kliniği, Türkiye

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In the vast landscape of spinal injuries, the Hangman`s Fracture stands as a distinct entity, both in its etymology and its clinical significance. The Hangman`s Fracture derives its name from its historical association with judicial hangings, where individuals met their fate at the end of a noose. In such executions, the abrupt and forceful traction exerted on the neck leads to hyperextension and distraction forces, resulting in characteristic injuries to the cervical spine. Over time, medical observation and analysis identified a distinct fracture pattern consistent with this mechanism, thus coining the term `Hangman`s Fracture.`

Anahtar Kelimeler : Hangman fractures, Axis, Spondylolisthesis