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Subacute cervical spine instability.

S Rifkinson-Mann, J Mormino, V P Sachdev

    Surgical Neurology
    |October 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Delayed subluxation of the C5-6 vertebrae occurred after a motor vehicle accident, despite normal initial cervical spine X-rays. Undetected C-6 fractures caused this delayed cervical spine damage.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Trauma Surgery
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Motor vehicle accidents are a common cause of traumatic spinal injuries.
    • Cervical spine injuries can present with delayed onset of symptoms.
    • Initial diagnostic imaging may not always detect subtle fractures.

    Observation:

    • A case study of a patient experiencing delayed C5-6 subluxation post-motor vehicle accident.
    • Initial cervical spine roentgenograms and neurological examinations were normal.
    • Patient presented with neurological findings suggestive of concurrent cerebral trauma.

    Findings:

    • The delayed cervical spine subluxation was attributed to undetected fractures of the C-6 vertebral body and superior articular facet.
    • These fractures were missed on routine radiological evaluations.

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  • The mechanism highlights potential limitations in standard trauma imaging for subtle spinal injuries.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of considering delayed cervical spine instability even with initially normal imaging.
    • Suggests a need for heightened vigilance and potentially advanced imaging in specific trauma cases.
    • Emphasizes the critical role of thorough radiological assessment in diagnosing subtle fractures and preventing delayed complications.