Show pageBacklinksCite current pageExport to PDFBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Teardrop fracture ====== ===== Extension Teardrop Fracture ===== Extension Teardrop Fractures of the cervical spine are [[subaxial cervical spine fracture]]s caused by forced extension of the [[neck]] with resulting avulsion of the anteroinferior corner of the [[vertebral body]]. ===== Flexion teardrop fracture ===== Flexion teardrop fractures represent a fracture pattern occurring in severe axial/flexion injury of the cervical spine. They are important to recognize because they indicate an extensive underlying ligamentous injury and spinal instability. teardrop_fracture.txt Last modified: 2024/06/07 02:51by 127.0.0.1