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An occult cervical spine fracture.

¹University Family Medicine Center, Pueblo, CO, 81001, USA.

The Physician and Sportsmedicine

|January 21, 2010

Summary

A young athlete

Area of Science:

Sports medicine
Orthopedic surgery
Radiology

Background:

Cervical spine trauma in athletes can be challenging to diagnose.
Delayed diagnosis of cervical spine injuries may lead to persistent pain and further complications.
Radiographic imaging plays a crucial role in identifying subtle fractures.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight a case of delayed diagnosis of a C-7 fracture in a young athlete.
To emphasize the importance of advanced imaging in evaluating persistent cervical spine pain after trauma.
To underscore the need for thorough cervical spine assessment in athletes.

Main Methods:

Case report of a 16-year-old wrestler with persistent neck and arm pain.
Initial cervical spine radiographs were negative.

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Cervical spine CT scan was performed two months post-injury.

Clinical examination included Spurling test.

Main Results:

A parasagittal linear fracture through the body of C-7 was identified on CT scan.
The patient experienced symptom resolution after avoiding contact sports.
Spurling test was positive, indicating nerve root irritation.

Conclusions:

Subtle cervical spine fractures may not be evident on initial radiographs.
Advanced imaging like CT is essential for diagnosing certain cervical spine injuries in athletes.
Prompt and accurate diagnosis of cervical spine trauma is critical to prevent long-term morbidity.