Complete vertebral fracture/dislocation of the cervical spine with minimal neurologic deficit.

Jenis, L G; Dunn, E J; Teebagy, A K · J Orthop Trauma · 1996

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

Anatomy