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==Background==
*Is an [[unstable spine fractures|unstable spine injury]]

{{Vertebral fractures and dislocations types}}

==Clinical Features==
*Abrupt neck extension > anterior longitudinal ligament avulses anteroinferior corner
**Avulsed fragment is greater in height than width (contrast with [[flexion cervical teardrop fracture]]) 
*Often occurs at C5-C7 associated with diving accidents
**Associated with central cord syndrome

==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Blunt neck trauma DDX}}

==Diagnosis==

==Management==
===Prehospital Immobilization===
See [[EBQ:Prehospital Spine Immobilization|NAEMSP National Guidelines for Spinal Immobilization]]

===Hospital===
{{Unstable cervical spine fracture management}}

==Disposition==
*Admit

==See Also==
*[[Cervical spine injuries]]

[[Category:Trauma]]
[[Category:Orthopedics]]