Anterior cervical wedge fracture: Difference between revisions
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*Unstable if over half of vertebral height lost '''OR''' multiple adjacent wedge fractures | *Unstable if over half of vertebral height lost '''OR''' multiple adjacent wedge fractures | ||
[[File:Anterior wedge fracture.jpeg|thumb|Fracture at C6]] | [[File:Anterior wedge fracture.jpeg|thumb|Fracture at C6]] | ||
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Revision as of 13:13, 24 October 2020
Background
- Unstable if over half of vertebral height lost OR multiple adjacent wedge fractures
Vertebral fractures and dislocations types
- Cervical fractures and dislocations
- Thoracic and lumbar fractures and dislocations
Clinical Features
- Neck pain after trauma
- May have cord injury symptoms (complete vs. incomplete)
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
- 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