Fractura vertical de atlas: reporte de caso y revisión de la literatura

Abstract

Atlas fractures are infrequent and account for 1 to 2% of all fractures vertebral fractures. Anatomically the atlas is protected by occiput and ligamentous structures. Because it presents a ring shape, it is unusual to observe a unilateral fracture. We present the case of a 25-year-old patient who presented polytrauma and who was diagnosed with vertical fracture of atlas receiving conservative management. We do a  literature review of the cases published to date.