Presentation
Trauma while swimming.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Cervical vertebral burst fracture
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Burst fracture of the fifth cervical vertebra with dislocation of the left C4/5 facet joint. Significant retropulsion with severe narrowing of the central canal.
Case Discussion
The patient was quadriplegic.