@article{ref1,
title="Fractures of the axis caused by hanging",
journal="Zeitschrift fur Rechtsmedizin",
year="1978",
author="Skold, G.",
volume="80",
number="4",
pages="329-331",
abstract="Prerequisities for fractures of the neural arch of the axis in the region of the isthmus (hangman's fracture) during hanging are considered to be a long drop and a submental knot. A case is presented showing that hangman's fracture arising in hanging can result from stretching of the neck combined with anteroflexion of the head.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0044-3433",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}