Question 1

how do you treat a cervical fracture?

Accepted Answer

Depends on location: Fractures of the cervical spine are the result of severe trauma to the neck and treatment varies with the location of the fracture in the vertebra; the presence or absence of injury to other structures especially the spinal cord. These need a complete evaluation including cat scans; dynamic films etc before any treatment can be decided.

Question 2

how can  a cervical fracture be  diagnosed?

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Ct, or MRI: The best ways to diagnose cervical fractures are ct scans or mris where 3d view can be done to evaluate in all planes.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of a cervical fracture?

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Pain: Broken necks=cervical fractures present to the doctor or hospital with neck pain.  There can be weakness, nerve dysfunction or neurologic symptoms, but neck pain and a desire to keep the neck still without letting it move is the main symptom.

Question 4

what does it mean to have a cervical fracture?

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Depends on location: Fractures of the cervical spine are the result of severe trauma to the neck and treatment varies with the location of the fracture in the vertebra; the presence or absence of injury to other structures especially the spinal cord. These need a complete evaluation including cat scans; dynamic films etc before any treatment can be decided.

Question 5

what can be the  cause  of a cervical fracture?

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Multiple causes: The causes of fractures are multiple ; starting with trauma; metabolic disease; tumors both benign and malignant.

Question 6

what is a reasonable expectation for a cervical fracture recovery?

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Usually good: Most will heal in about 3 months. Treatment will depend on the presence or absence of other issues (spinal cord or spinal nerve problems), ligament injuries, disk injuries, abnormal bone alignment. Depending on the amount of energy causing the injury, there may be multiple fractures and soft tissue injuries.

Question 7

ibuprofen 800mg okay for cervical fracture?

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen : Ibuprofen can offer both anti-inflammatory and pain relieving qualities. Be careful with the use of this type of medication due to side effects including stomach irritation. Always take with food. Some studies have suggested that all anti-inflammatory medications can slow down bone healing however.

Question 8

who is the best physician in colorado for treatment of cervical fractures ?

Accepted Answer

One who is well : Trained in both operative and nonoperative techniques, an orthopedic spine surgeon or a neurosurgeon.

Question 9

mra of the neck check for blood flow to make sure i won't have a stroke. my doctor was worried because i had a cervical fracture. blood flow was fine.

Accepted Answer

I'm not: exactly sure what the question is.  Sounds like the MRA was normal.  Do you have a specific concern?

Question 10

does a cervical compression fracture of c7 t1 heal completely?

Accepted Answer

Perspective: Compression fractures of the spine typically heal with time, often requiring bracing and less ofter, surgery. However, "healing" is relative. The loss of height will likely always be apparent. By "healed, " we typically mean that the bone integrity has been restored.

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