Condyle Fractures

FACTS

  • very rare traumatic fractures
  • Anderson and Montesano classifications
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HPI

 

PHYSICAL EXAM

universal neuro exam
  • evaluate for lower cranial nerve palsies (CN 12 most commonly involved)

IMAGING

MRI Cervical spine w/o contrast to assess for ligamentous integrity/epidural/subdural hematoma
A/P
Stabilization
Rigid C-collar at all times for at least 6 weeks
Fusion/Halo considered if O-C1 interval > 2mm

Eagle Sign

Figure 1: Eagle Sign of occipital condyle and jugular tubercule 
Figure 1: Eagle Sign of occipital condyle and jugular tubercule