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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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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.
Answered 2/17/2015
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