Presentation
Face plant. Now upper cervical pain with tenderness on palpation
Patient Data
Age: 60
Gender: Female
From the case:
Extension teardrop fracture cervical spine
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Acute C3 fracture with prevertebral soft tissue swelling displacing the pharynx anteriorly (arrow). No widening or compression of the posterior elements. Facets in normal alignment.
From the case:
Extension teardrop fracture cervical spine
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Radiographic findings confirmed