Atlas fractures, involving the first cervical vertebra, represent a unique challenge in the management of upper cervical spine injuries. These injuries, often resulting from high-energy trauma such as ...

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Vertebral wedging occurs when the front of one of your vertebrae collapses. This is a type of fracture that often occurs in people with osteoporosis. Anywhere from 1–1.5 million vertebral compression ...