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Cumhur Oner, Ronald Lehman, Daniel Riew, Klaus Schnake

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Luiz Vialle

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Region I: Occipital condyle and craniocervical junction - Type B: Nondisplaced ligamentous injury (craniocervical)

Type B injuries are nondisplaced ligamentous injuries with or without associated fractures of the occipital condyle. They are potentially unstable. A hard collar is indicated.

If a stress test shows displacement, it is considered a Type C injury.

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