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I injured my neck on 9/21/12 post laminectomy/fusion. i felt a crack. saw my surgeon who thinks there may be a fracture.does it look fractured to you?

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Dr. Pietro Seni answered

Can not tell: Need to see the x-rays before can give you an opinion.Certainly could be fx.Your surgeon is in the best position to give you an opinion, he may need to order additional studies such as a ct of your cervical spine.

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Answered 2/17/2015

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A member asked:

I injured my neck on 9/21/12 post laminectomy/fusion. i felt a crack. saw my surgeon who thinks there may be a fracture.does it look fractured to you?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pietro Seni answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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