Cervical vertebral body burst fracture with retropulsed fragment

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones

Presentation

Involved in a high speed road traffic accident.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male

C6 burst fracture with retropulsion of fragments into the central canal. 

Case Discussion

MRI confirmed cord involvement and the patient was transferred for surgical decompression.

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