Question 1

love to fly. can i? fractured neck?

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Yes: Use the brace, the doctor gave you while you flying, it should not be a problem.

Question 2

what kind of neck fractures require a halo neck?

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Unstable fractures: A fracture of the neck can vary in severity. Mild fractures may only need observation and severe fractures are often fatal. Unstable fractures require stabilization which may mean a cervical collar, a halo or surgery. Typically unstable fractures of the upper cervical spine are difficult to stabilize in a collar and are more commonly treated with a halo.

Question 3

c2 neck fractures?

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C2: Need to see orthopedic spine surgeon with good quality ct & check for stability. May or may not need surgery.

Question 4

going to six flags. should i ride a rollercoaster after having a fractured neck?

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No: Dont risk your function for a few minutes or seconds of fun.

Question 5

did i break/fracture my neck?

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Fracture/ Break: A medical examination, history and X-rays are needed to accurately diagnose a fracture/ break in most cases.

Question 6

is there an aftermath of neck fracture?

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Neck fracture: It all depends.  If there was no nerve or spinal cord injury from the fracture then any aftermath is very unlikely.  However, if there has been compression of a vertebra as a result of the fracture and it is not properly braced (or occasionally operated) there may be deformity or other consequences.

Question 7

what does it mean to fracture your neck?

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Cervical Fracture: There are 7 cervical bones, that join the base of the skull to the rest of the spine in the thoracic (chest) area.  A fracture of your neck means that one of these 7 bones has a fracture somewhere.  Some are unstable and life-threatening, while others are stable and relatively minor.

Question 8

can you fracture your neck doing pull ups?

Accepted Answer

Don't think so.: Never heard of this happening. Pull ups do not place the cervical vertebra at risk for fracture.

Question 9

what are the tests for neck fracture?

Accepted Answer

Radiologic: Diagnosis of neck fracture starts with plain spine x-rays. If DX is uncertain or suspicious for pathologic fx (bone infiltrated by tumor of any kind, including malignancies), then further imaging is required, such as ct, mri, bone scan, pet scan. These decisions must be made by the diagnostician involved.

Question 10

what is the recovery like for a neck fracture?

Accepted Answer

Fracture recovery: Six to eight weeks with physical therapy.

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