Neck fractures can occur as a result of trauma or sports injury. It is also called cervical fracture and causes difficulty in head movements. The fracture may take up to twelve weeks to heal.
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Can a person die following a spinal injury?
Query: Hello doctor, A friend of mine, who was in his 80's, had a fall in his garden and as a consequence fractured his neck and died from transection of the cervical spinal cord. I will explain what happened.He was in his garden, on a cold winter's day, standing in a ditch, that was not deep or wide when ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Yes, the fall seems to be the cause of the fractured neck and the damage to his spinal cord (attachment removed to protect patient identity). 2. Nothing would have changed if you found him one or two hours before. 3. I think that the fall caused the vertebral colum... Read Full »
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