Fractures can occur in horizontal, vertical, or multiple planes.
Fractures limited to the articular processes without concomitant fractures of the neural arch are referred to as pillar fractures. Therefore, treatment of these injuries is variable depending on the amount of fracture and associated ligament damage. Fracture of the superior articular process with subluxation. As previously mentioned, subluxations, dislocations, and distractions are also commonly associated with pillar fractures. Bone fragments are also present in the left aspect of the spinal canal, posterior to the left lamina of C-6.