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25 sty 2018 · The fifth cervical vertebra (C5) is the fifth vertebra from the top of the column. The C5 is a significant landmark when determining the likely consequences of trauma to the neck and spinal...
The C5-C6 spinal motion segment (located in the lower cervical spine just above the C7 vertebra) provides flexibility and support to much of the neck and the head above. Due to its high load-bearing function, the C5-C6 motion segment is frequently affected by poor posture, degeneration, disc herniation, radicular pain, and trauma. 1 Gray JC ...
Cervical spinal fracture. A fracture to the bones of your spine can result from compression (often from minor trauma in a person with osteoporosis) or be a burst fracture (vertebra that’s crushed in all directions) or a fracture-dislocation (mostly from vehicle accidents or falls from heights).
8 wrz 2022 · There are many types of cervical spine fracture, some of which are unstable; general indicators of instability include 9: increased or reduced intervertebral disc space height; increased interspinous distance; facet joint widening; vertebral compression >25%; more than one vertebral column involvement ref required; Paediatric
14 lis 2023 · The cervical portion of the spine is an important one anatomically and clinically. It is within this region that the nerves to the arms arise via the brachial plexus, and where the cervical plexus forms providing innervation to the diaphragm among other structures.
24 lis 2008 · Most cervical spine fractures occur predominantly at two levels. One third of injuries occur at the level of C2, and one half of injuries occur at the level of C6 or C7. In this overview we will discuss the most common cervical spine injuries.
7 lip 2024 · CLAY SHOVELLER FRACTURE. fracture of one or more of the spinous processes of the C6-T3 vertebra; avulsion fracture by the supraspinous ligament of the spinous process caused hyperflexion; stable; References and Links
