A 29-year-old member asked:
I am a now retired, there is work to be done on the house. if i climb a ladder and fall, could i sustain fractured neck?
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Dr. David Astrachananswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 39 years experience
Of course: You could also fall down stairs and get hit while crossing the street. If you are in good health and careful then climbing a ladder should be a safe endevour.
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Dr. Anatoly Belilovskyanswered
Pediatrics 37 years experience
Yes...: ...Though from a short ladder, hip and upper extremity fractures are more likely. Neck fractures happen mostly when people land head first, and you need more height for that.
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Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Possible: You could very well sutain a serious injury. Why do you not consider asking for help from your church and your community. It is not worth the risk to fall.
Also if you have home owners insurance, look at your policy to see if there is anything that could be covered.
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