Citation

Toman E, Beaven A, Porter K. Trauma (Sage) 2016; 18(4): 250-254.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1460408616639246

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

A fracture through the pars interarticularis of the axis is colloquially known as the 'hangman's fracture'. The origin of the name is self-explanatory; however, in modern times the hangman's fracture is rarely seen in suicide by hanging. This short article aimed at the non-spinal surgeon will take the reader through a brief timeline from the days of capital punishment to the modern day road traffic collision and the management of the hangman's fracture.

Language: en