Complete vertebral fracture/dislocation of the cervical spine with minimal neurologic deficit.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Cervical spine fracture/dislocations without neurologic compromise are rare. We report the case of a complete fracture/dislocation from C-5 to C-6 with neurologic sparing and discuss the biomechanical pathogenesis and treatment of this injury.
Medical subject headings
- Cervical Vertebrae
- Joint Dislocations
- Nervous System Physiological Phenomena
- Spinal Fractures
Anatomy
- cervical spine