Cervical spinous process fracture: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 04:35, 2 January 2015
Background
- Also known as "Clay shoveler's" fracture
- A cervical spinous process fracture
- Stable
Clinical Features
- C7>C6>T1 avulsion fx; ; 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
Workup
- r/o lamina and facet fx, r/o jumped facet
Management
- Prehospital Immobilization see NAEMSP National Guidelines for Spinal Immobilization
- Non-operative
- Collar for 10 days with ortho f/u
Disposition
- Outpatient