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Could someone with a broken neck eat food?
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Yes unless : As long as there is no neurologic deficit from the fracture which would have to be at such a high level leading to a complete paralysis or it is at a level that impairs function of the arms but someone could feed that person. The injured person could sip through a long straw if near the mouth and be careful of aspiration
Answered 9/2/2012
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