Presentation
Post-MVA. Midline cervical spine tenderness with no gross neurological deficit.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Clay-shoveler fracture
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Info
Oblique, minimally displaced fractures of the C6 and 7 spinous processes.
No other traumatic features.
Case Discussion
Stable, undisplaced fractures of the spinous processes of C6 and 7 are typical of a clay-shoveler's fracture.