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| name = Cervical fracture | |||
| image = [[File:PdensfracCT.png|250px]] | |||
| caption = CT scan showing a cervical fracture | |||
| synonyms = Broken neck | |||
| specialty = [[Orthopedics]], [[Neurosurgery]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Neck pain]], [[neurological deficits]], [[muscle weakness]] | |||
| complications = [[Spinal cord injury]], [[paralysis]], [[death]] | |||
| onset = Sudden | |||
| duration = Varies | |||
| causes = [[Trauma]], [[falls]], [[motor vehicle accidents]], [[sports injuries]] | |||
| risks = [[Osteoporosis]], [[high-impact sports]], [[elderly age]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Physical examination]], [[X-ray]], [[CT scan]], [[MRI]] | |||
| differential = [[Cervical strain]], [[cervical spondylosis]], [[herniated disc]] | |||
| treatment = [[Immobilization]], [[surgery]], [[physical therapy]] | |||
| prognosis = Varies depending on severity | |||
| frequency = Common in [[trauma cases]] | |||
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'''Cervical Fracture''' | '''Cervical Fracture''' | ||
A '''[[Cervical Fracture]]''' is a break in one or more of the seven [[cervical vertebrae]] (the bones in the neck). This type of fracture is typically caused by high-energy trauma, such as car accidents or falls. | A '''[[Cervical Fracture]]''' is a break in one or more of the seven [[cervical vertebrae]] (the bones in the neck). This type of fracture is typically caused by high-energy trauma, such as car accidents or falls. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
The most common causes of a cervical fracture include: | The most common causes of a cervical fracture include: | ||
* [[Motor vehicle accidents]] | * [[Motor vehicle accidents]] | ||
* [[Falls]] | * [[Falls]] | ||
* [[Sports injuries]] | * [[Sports injuries]] | ||
* [[Violence]] | * [[Violence]] | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
Symptoms of a cervical fracture can vary greatly depending on the severity of the injury, but may include: | Symptoms of a cervical fracture can vary greatly depending on the severity of the injury, but may include: | ||
* [[Pain]] | * [[Pain]] | ||
* [[Swelling]] | * [[Swelling]] | ||
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* [[Difficulty breathing]] | * [[Difficulty breathing]] | ||
* [[Paralysis]] | * [[Paralysis]] | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Diagnosis of a cervical fracture typically involves a physical examination and imaging tests, such as: | Diagnosis of a cervical fracture typically involves a physical examination and imaging tests, such as: | ||
* [[X-ray]] | * [[X-ray]] | ||
* [[Computed tomography (CT) scan]] | * [[Computed tomography (CT) scan]] | ||
* [[Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)]] | * [[Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)]] | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for a cervical fracture depends on the severity of the injury, but may include: | Treatment for a cervical fracture depends on the severity of the injury, but may include: | ||
* [[Immobilization]] | * [[Immobilization]] | ||
* [[Pain medication]] | * [[Pain medication]] | ||
* [[Surgery]] | * [[Surgery]] | ||
* [[Physical therapy]] | * [[Physical therapy]] | ||
==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== | ||
The prognosis for a cervical fracture depends on the severity of the injury and the patient's overall health. Some people may recover fully, while others may have long-term complications. | The prognosis for a cervical fracture depends on the severity of the injury and the patient's overall health. Some people may recover fully, while others may have long-term complications. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Karl_Morgenschweis_prays_for_condemned_prisoner.jpg|Cervical fracture | File:Karl_Morgenschweis_prays_for_condemned_prisoner.jpg|Cervical fracture | ||
File:Cervical_fracture_dislocation_C6-C7.jpeg|Cervical fracture dislocation C6-C7 | File:Cervical_fracture_dislocation_C6-C7.jpeg|Cervical fracture dislocation C6-C7 | ||
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File:CT_of_prevertebral_space.jpg|CT of prevertebral space | File:CT_of_prevertebral_space.jpg|CT of prevertebral space | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==See Also== | |||
* [[Spinal cord injury]] | |||
* [[Neck pain]] | |||
* [[Whiplash]] | |||
[[Category:Orthopedic disorders]] | |||
[[Category:Injuries]] | |||
[[Category:Emergency medicine]] | |||
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| Cervical fracture | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms | Broken neck |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | Orthopedics, Neurosurgery |
| Symptoms | Neck pain, neurological deficits, muscle weakness |
| Complications | Spinal cord injury, paralysis, death |
| Onset | Sudden |
| Duration | Varies |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Trauma, falls, motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries |
| Risks | Osteoporosis, high-impact sports, elderly age |
| Diagnosis | Physical examination, X-ray, CT scan, MRI |
| Differential diagnosis | Cervical strain, cervical spondylosis, herniated disc |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Immobilization, surgery, physical therapy |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Varies depending on severity |
| Frequency | Common in trauma cases |
| Deaths | N/A |
Cervical Fracture
A Cervical Fracture is a break in one or more of the seven cervical vertebrae (the bones in the neck). This type of fracture is typically caused by high-energy trauma, such as car accidents or falls.
Causes[edit]
The most common causes of a cervical fracture include:
Symptoms[edit]
Symptoms of a cervical fracture can vary greatly depending on the severity of the injury, but may include:
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of a cervical fracture typically involves a physical examination and imaging tests, such as:
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for a cervical fracture depends on the severity of the injury, but may include:
Prognosis[edit]
The prognosis for a cervical fracture depends on the severity of the injury and the patient's overall health. Some people may recover fully, while others may have long-term complications.
Gallery[edit]
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Cervical fracture -
Cervical fracture dislocation C6-C7 -
Teardrop fracture C3 CT marked -
Teardrop fracture C3 -
X-ray of vertebral lines -
Vertebral lines -
CT of prevertebral space
