Hi.... Stable fractures with no dislocation of the C1 vertebra can often be treated conservatively by means of immobilization using special cervical braces worn for 8 weeks....
C1 fractures with ligamentous avulsions, and resulting lateral dislocation of C1 in relation to C2 require or if any neurological deficits requires surgery urgently....However get Neurologist opinion once....
Answered2016-04-30 00:57:57
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