Internal decapitation

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Atlanto-occipital dislocation.

Overview

Internal decapitation describes the rare process by which the skull separates from the spinal column during severe head injury. This injury is nearly always fatal, since it usually involves nerve damage or severance of the spinal cord.

Hanging relies on allowing the subject to break their neck under their own weight.

Atlanto-occipital dislocation is usually fatal. It occurs more frequently in children.

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