Hinge fracture is seen in:
Ref: Apleys System of Orthopaedics and Fractures, 9th editionExplanation:HINGE FRACTUREBasilar fracture of skull.Involves middle cranial fossa and pituitary fossa.Divides the skull into anterior and posterior segments.Mechanism of injuryo Blow to chin, e.g. Boxingo Motor-cycle accident - Due to impact on the chin during the fall.JEFFERSON FRACTUREBurst fracture of Atlas I Cl vertebra).Lower incidence of spinal cord injury when compared to burst fractures of the other vertebrae.This is due to absence of vertebral body in Cl vertebra.
Wrist
Mandible
Basilar skull fracture
Cl vertebra fracture
Spinal Injuries