Class of neck injuries typically seen in rapid, forceful extension of the cervical spine
Flexion–extension injuries (“whiplash”) are usually from motor vehicle accidents (MVAs), typic...
External signs of trauma o...
Whiplash/WAD
Limited or no benefit to cervical collar. If provided, use for <72 hours.
No advantage to engaging early multiprofessional intervention (e.g., pain management a...
Astrup J, Gyntelberg F. The whiplash disease reconsidered. Front Neurol. 2022;13:821097. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2022.821097.
Usman S. Management...
S13.4XXA Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine, initial encounter
S13.101A Dislocation of unspecified cervical vertebrae, init encntr
S14.109A Unsp injury at unsp level of cervical spinal cor...
Use NEXUS or CCR to determine need for imaging in every patient with a potential neck injury.
Always perform imaging if clinical judgment suggests the need to do so.
Inquire about preexi...
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Fractures and dislocations of the vertebrae
Figure 5-37 <bold>TRAUMATIC SPONDYLOLISTHESIS: AXIS (HANGMAN'S FRACTURE).</bold> Note the anterolisthesis of the axis body and fractures through the pedicles of the C2 vertebra (<italic>arrow</bold>).
Figure 5-37 <bold>TRAUMATIC SPONDYLOLISTHESIS: AXIS (HANGMAN'S FRACTURE).</bold> Note the anterolisthesis of the axis body and...