💥 A Jefferson fracture is a burst fracture of the atlas (C1), often caused by an axial load to the head.

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Welp. One spinal surgery for the year down. Complete fusion from C5-C7. Staying overnight at the hospital for needed pain management monitoring but hopefully will discharged tomorrow. Growing old sucks. #spinalsurgery #cervicalspine #cervicalfusion #chronicpain