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Revisión del 05:37 26 abr 2017
Background
- Stable Cervical spine fracture
- Also called a Landells Atlas Type I fracture or plough fracture
Mechanism
- Axial compression, hyperextension, or lateral compression
Differential Diagnosis
Vertebral fractures and dislocations types
- Cervical fractures and dislocations
- Thoracic and lumbar fractures and dislocations
Imaging
- CT test of choice to eval for associated fx's
- MRI can evaluate ligamentous injury (transverse ligament is primary AA jxn stabilizer)
Management
- Hard collar for 6-12 weeks
- Neurosurgery may prefer Halo immobilization
- Prehospital Immobilization see NAEMSP National Guidelines for Spinal Immobilization
Disposition
- Usually discharge (if truly isolated) in consultation with neurosurgery