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C Spine Fracture on OPG.

Kedarnath N S¹, Mamatha N S, Shruthi R

¹Reader, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial, Rajarajeshwari Dental College and Hospital , Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road, Bangalore-560061, Karnataka, India .

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Summary

Maxillofacial trauma patients may have hidden cervical spine injuries. Panoramic radiographs, often used for mandibular fractures, can incidentally reveal these critical spinal injuries.

Keywords:

Cervical spine fracture Mandibular fracture Treatment planning

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Published on: November 8, 2024

Area of Science:

Traumatology
Radiology
Orthopedics

Background:

Maxillofacial injuries frequently occur in various trauma settings.
Cervical spine injuries are presumed in all patients with maxillofacial or head trauma.
Missed cervical spine injuries can lead to severe spinal cord damage.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the potential for incidental detection of cervical spine injuries on panoramic radiographs.
To emphasize the importance of examining panoramic radiographs for cervical spine pathology, even in asymptomatic patients.

Main Methods:

A case report of a patient with an incidentally discovered cervical spine injury on panoramic radiography.
Review of the diagnostic utility of panoramic radiographs in maxillofacial trauma patients.

Main Results:

A cervical spine injury was identified incidentally on a panoramic radiograph in a patient presenting with a mandibular fracture.
The patient had no apparent clinical deficits related to the cervical spine injury.

Conclusions:

Panoramic radiographs can serve as a screening tool for detecting cervical spine injuries in maxillofacial trauma.
Routine examination of panoramic radiographs for cervical spine abnormalities is recommended, irrespective of clinical presentation.