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A fracture, or break, in one of the cervical vertebrae is commonly called a broken neck. Cervical fractures usually result from high-energy trauma, such as automobile crashes or falls. In elderly people, ground-level falls, such as falling off a chair, can result in a cervical fracture.
A cervical fracture, commonly called a broken neck, is a fracture of any of the seven cervical vertebrae in the neck. Examples of common causes in humans are traffic collisions and diving into shallow water. Abnormal movement of neck bones or pieces of bone can cause a spinal cord injury, ...
Fractures of the cervical spine are a leading cause of mobility and mortality in trauma patients, and a bone fracture is associated with 56% of cervical spinal cord injuries. Fractures of the cervical spine can be described based on the level involved and typically divided into three groups: C1, C2 and the sub-axial spine (C3 to C7).[1][2][3]
A cervical fracture means that a bone is broken in the cervical (neck) region of the spine. A cervical dislocation means that a ligament injury in the neck has occurred, and two (or more) of the adjoining spine bones have become abnormally separated from each other, causing instability.
Cervical spine fracture: Broken vertebrae in your neck. Thoracic spine fracture: Broken vertebrae in your upper back that runs from the bottom of your neck to the bottom of your ribs. Lumbar spine fracture: Broken vertebrae in your lower back. The most common types of spinal fractures include:
Cervical fractures refer to fractures in the vertebrae of the cervical spine (C1 to C7), often caused by high-impact trauma. These fractures can range from mild to severe, and if the spinal cord is affected, they may lead to neurological impairments, including paralysis.
A broken neck can be a simple break like any other bone in your body or it can be very severe and can cause paralysis or death. When the bones in your neck break, the nerves of your spinal cord...
A break in one of these bones in the upper part of the column is called a cervical or neck fracture. Breaks can occur in the body of the vertebrae, or to one of the processes . When a fracture occurs it can also damage your spinal cord and might result in paralysis (loss of feeling and movement) below the level of the injury, reduced muscle ...
A broken cervical vertebra is commonly known as a broken neck. It may also be called a cervical fracture. A broken neck can be severe and even life-threatening.
Any neck fracture is considered a medical emergency and requires medical care right away. Here’s a look at what to expect, from diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation (rehab). In most cases, you will be taken to a hospital after a neck fracture has occurred.