Multiple cervical spine fractures without neurologic deficit after a helicopter crash. Case report.

Chaudhri, K; Cybulski, G R; Pitkethly, D T; al Hemsi, B; Johnson, M C · Spine (Phila Pa 1976) · 1993

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The case of a soldier with multiple cervical fractures without neurologic deficit sustained after a helicopter crash during Operation Desert Storm is presented. The fractures involved the C2 body and the right facet joint and pedicle of C4. This fracture pattern, in association-with lack of neurologic deficit, is the first such case reported in the literature.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy