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

{{Vertebral fractures and dislocations types}}

==Clinical Features==
*Severe flexion > vertebral body colliding with the one below (shallow water diving injury, MVC deceleration)
*Most commonly at C5-C6
**Displacement of teardrop shaped fragment of antero-inferior portion of superior vertebra
**Leads to posterior displacement of vertebral body and disruption of posterior longitudinal ligament
*Frequently occurs with spinal cord injury<ref>Fujimura, Y., Nishi, Y., Chiba, K. and Kobayashi, K. (1995) ‘Prognosis of neurological deficits associated with upper cervical spine injuries’, Spinal Cord, 33(4), pp. 195–202.</ref>
**Associated with acute anterior cervical cord syndrome

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

==Evaluation==
*Cervical xrays or CT

==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]]

==References==
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