Condyle Fractures

FACTS

  • rare traumatic fractures

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