Anterior cervical wedge fracture: Difference between revisions
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*May have cord injury symptoms (complete vs. incomplete) | *May have cord injury symptoms (complete vs. incomplete) | ||
Revision as of 20:00, 20 March 2017
Background
- Only unstable if over half of vertebral height lost OR multiple adjacent wedge fractures
Clinical Features
- Neck pain after trauma
- May have cord injury symptoms (complete vs. incomplete)
Differential Diagnosis
Vertebral fractures and dislocations types
- Cervical fractures and dislocations
- Thoracic and lumbar fractures and dislocations
Workup
- CT scan to evaluate
- MRI may be useful, especially if neuro symptoms, as often associated posterior ligamentous injury
Management
- Prehospital Immobilization see NAEMSP National Guidelines for Spinal Immobilization
- Keep in C-collar