Cervical Fracture (Broken Neck) - OrthoInfo - AAOS
A fracture, or break, in one of the cervical vertebrae is commonly called a broken neck. Cervical fractures usually result from high-energy trauma, such as automobile crashes or falls. In elderly people, ground-level falls, such as falling off a chair, can result in a cervical fracture.
Cervical Spine Fractures Overview - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年4月3日 · Fractures of the cervical spine are a leading cause of mobility and mortality in trauma patients, and a bone fracture is associated with 56% of cervical spinal cord injuries. Fractures of the cervical spine can be described based on the level involved and typically divided into three groups: C1, C2 and the sub-axial spine (C3 to C7).[1][2][3 ...
Fractured Spine (Vertebrae): Types, Long-Term Effects & Treatment
2022年9月12日 · Cervical spine fracture: Broken vertebrae in your neck. Thoracic spine fracture: Broken vertebrae in your upper back that runs from the bottom of your neck to the bottom of your ribs. Lumbar spine fracture: Broken vertebrae in your lower back. The most common types of spinal fractures include:
Cervical spine fractures | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia.org
2022年9月8日 · There are many types of cervical spine fracture, some of which are unstable; general indicators of instability include 9: increased or reduced intervertebral disc space height; increased interspinous distance; facet joint widening; vertebral compression >25%; more than one vertebral column involvement ref required; Pediatric
Management of Cervical Spine Fractures: A Literature Review
Cervical spine (C-spine) trauma constitutes a variety of injuries ranging from relatively mild ligamentous and muscular strains to fractures and dislocations of the bony vertebrae, which can result in significant spinal cord injuries (SCIs).
Cervical Spine Fracture - Physiopedia
Cervical fractures refer to fractures in the vertebrae of the cervical spine (C1 to C7), often caused by high-impact trauma. These fractures can range from mild to severe, and if the spinal cord is affected, they may lead to neurological impairments, including paralysis.
Neck (Cervical Spine) fracture - After Trauma
What is a cervical spine fracture? Your spine is made up of 33 separate bones (vertebrae) plus many discs, ligaments and muscles which together form your spinal column. This surrounds and protects your spinal cord. A break in one of these bones in the upper part of the column is called a cervical or neck fracture.
Cervical Spine Fractures & Dislocations - USC Spine Center
A cervical fracture means that a bone is broken in the cervical (neck) region of the spine. A cervical dislocation means that a ligament injury in the neck has occurred, and two (or more) of the adjoining spine bones have become abnormally separated …
Neck Fracture (Cervical Fracture) - Saint Luke's Health System
A neck fracture is a break (fracture) in one or more bones in the neck. The neck contains the 7 bones (vertebrae) that make up the cervical part of the spine. These bones support the head and help protect the spinal cord. A neck fracture may be a …
Cervical Fracture - TeachMeSurgery
The vertebrae of the cervical spine are frequently fractured; C2 (~30%) and C7 (~20%) are the most commonly fractured vertebrae. Due to the differing shape of C1 and C2, relative to the other cervical vertebrae, they present with unique fracture patterns that vary significantly compared to conventional cervical fractures.