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[Fractures of axis pedicles in battered infant (author's transl)]
Chirurgie Pediatrique
|January 1, 1980
Insights
A rare axis pedicles fracture occurred in an 11-month-old child due to abuse. This case highlights the unusual nature of cervical spine injuries in young children and their specific injury mechanisms.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Trauma Surgery
- Child Abuse Forensics
Background:
- Cervical spine injuries are uncommon in infants.
- Pedicle fractures of the axis (C2 vertebra) are exceptionally rare in children.
- Child abuse is a significant cause of pediatric trauma.
Observation:
- An 11-month-old infant presented with an axis pedicles fracture.
- The fracture pattern suggests a non-accidental injury mechanism.
- Radiographic evidence confirmed the specific C2 pedicle involvement.
Findings:
- The case details a unique instance of axis pedicles fracture in an infant.
- The authors discuss the biomechanics leading to this specific injury in a battered child.
- This emphasizes the rarity of such pediatric cervical column lesions.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering non-accidental trauma in pediatric cervical spine injuries.
- Contributes to understanding the mechanisms of rare pediatric vertebral fractures.
- Informs clinical diagnosis and forensic evaluation of abusive head trauma.
Abstract:
An axis pedicles fracture is reported on a 11th months old battered child. Authors underline the rarety of child cervical column lesions stating precisely mechanism of this exceptional injury.