Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What are the symptoms of a cervical fracture?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
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.
Answered 10/3/2016
5.8k views
It depends: A fracture in the cervical spine can cause pain. If it causes any pinching of the spinal cord or nerves, this can be associated with weakness, numbness, or pain radiating down the arms or legs. If severe, paralysis could result.
Answered 6/14/2015
2.7k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I need suggestions on how to help a cervical spine fracture?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
If the cervical discs have reduced height, would these be classed as compression fractures? If not, what else would they be classed as?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How much force is usually required to fracture a cervical vertabrae? Can it be broken from normal activity or usually is it high velocity accidents?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
