Anterior cervical wedge fracture

Background

  • Unstable if over half of vertebral height lost OR multiple adjacent wedge fractures
Fracture at C6

Vertebral fractures and dislocations types

Vertebral anatomy.
Numbering order of vertebrae.

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Neck Trauma

Evaluation

  • CT scan to evaluate
  • MRI may be useful, especially if neuro symptoms, as often associated posterior ligamentous injury

Management

Disposition

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