Cervical spinous process fracture: Difference between revisions
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Also known as "Clay shoveler's" fracture | *Also known as "Clay shoveler's" fracture | ||
*A "stable" fracture | *A [[Unstable spine fractures|"stable"]] fracture | ||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
Revision as of 00:43, 5 June 2017
Background
- Also known as "Clay shoveler's" fracture
- A "stable" fracture
Clinical Features
- C7>C6>T1 avulsion fracture; caused by extreme muscle flexion where spinous process is ‘pulled off’
- Isolated fracture of the spinous processes of the lower cervical vertebrae
Differential Diagnosis
Vertebral fractures and dislocations types
- Cervical fractures and dislocations
- Thoracic and lumbar fractures and dislocations
Evaluation
- rule out lamina and facet fracture, rule out jumped facet
Management
- Prehospital Immobilization see NAEMSP National Guidelines for Spinal Immobilization
- Non-operative
- Collar for 10 days with ortho follow up
Disposition
- Outpatient