A member asked:

I have a c1/c2 fracture. informed spine is leaning inward instead of straight. do i run a risk of having to have surgery?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Potentially: There are a number of fractures that involve the first and second cervical vertibrae (c1-c2) and surgery is based in part on the stability of the fracture and the likelihood of successful healing with and without surgery. Thank you for your question.

Answered 12/3/2012

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