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Cervical trauma with burst fracture

Case contributed by Gerry Gardner
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Patient fell from mountain bike. Complaining of numbness in limbs. Patient was sent for x-rays of the full spine but this was interrupted to be taken for CT.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male

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Cervical spine

ct

Burst fracture of C5 with retropulsion into the spinal canal. Undisplaced fracture of C6.

Case Discussion

The patient was referred to a specialist spinal center.

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