Revista Portuguesa de Ortopedia e Traumatologia
ISSN 1646-2122
BRITO, Joaquim; TIRADO, António FERNANDES, Pedro. Fraturas de côndilos occipitais. []. , 21, 1, pp.63-70. ISSN 1646-2122.
Occipital condyle fractures are rare conditions usually associatedwith severe head injury. The diagnosis is difficult using only a plain radiograph and CT scan is necessary in most cases. We report four cases of high energy head trauma and occipital condyle fractures, discussing the diagnosis and treatment options.
: Occipital condyle fracture; head trauma; treatment; diagnosis.