A compression fracture is defined as failure of the anterior vertebral column of the spine.
The thoracolumbar spine is divided into three columns:
Anterior column (anterior portion of ...
Hyperflexion and axial loading injuries, such as with “spear tackling” in football or striking the forehead on the bottom of the pool, typically cause cervical compression fractures. ...
Prehospital:
It is estimated that 3–25% of spinal cord injuries may result from improper stabilization of the spinal column during the transportation period.
If spinal cord injury is suspected...
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Compression fractures without neurologic injuries are considered stable and, once healed completely, should allow the player to return to action when neck pain is gone, range of motion...
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