Cervical vertebral burst fracture

Case contributed by Domenico Nicoletti
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma while swimming.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male

Burst fracture of the fifth cervical vertebra with dislocation of the left C4/5 facet joint. Significant retropulsion with severe narrowing of the central canal. 

Case Discussion

The patient was quadriplegic. 

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