Treatment of C2 body fracture with unusual distractive and rotational components resulting in gross instability

Figure 1 Reformatted coronal computer tomography images showing the transverse body fracture extending through the transverse processes (A, B).

Figure 2 Reformatted sagittal computer tomography images right of midline (A), and left of midline (B).

Figure 3 Axial computer tomography showing left rotational component of upper C2 body.

Figure 4 Lateral X-ray image showing persistent distraction in halo brace.

Figure 5 Reformatted sagittal computer tomography image obtained at 2-year follow-up showing anatomic alignment and fused segments.