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Bookmark or Share- How a Cervical Fracture Is Treated - Verywell HealthTreatment for a neck fracture—also called a cervical fracture or broken neck—depends on the severity of the injury, which cervical vertebrae (bones in the neck that protect the spinal cord) are injured, and if the spinal cord is involved. A minor compression fracture often can be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication and a ...
- Broken Neck: Causes, Treatment & Recovery Times - HealthlineA broken neck can be a simple break like any other bone in your body or it can be very severe and can cause paralysis or death. When the bones in your neck break, the nerves of your spinal...
- Cervical Neck Fractures Causes and Treatments - Verywell HealthAny injury to the head or neck should be evaluated for a neck fracture. A cervical fracture is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. Spine-related trauma may injure the spinal cord and could result in paralysis, so keeping the neck still is critical.
- Broken Neck: Care Instructions | Kaiser PermanenteOverview. A broken neck can range from a small, hairline crack, to a bone or bones breaking into two or more pieces. Treatment for a broken neck depends on how bad the break is and which bones are involved. You may be sent home with a neck brace or collar. You can help your neck heal with care at home. Healthy habits can help you heal.
- Cervical fracture - WikipediaA fracture of the base of the dens (a part of C2) as seen on CT. A cervical fracture, commonly called a broken neck, is a fracture of any of the seven cervical vertebrae in the neck. Examples of common causes in humans are traffic collisions and diving into shallow water.
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