SAQ 1546 – Neck pain after trampoline fall with cervical spine X-ray

A 25-year-old woman is brought to the ED with neck pain after falling off a trampoline. Her cervical spine X-ray is shown. On examination she has some upper limb weakness.

List the NEXUS low-risk criteria for clinical exclusion of cervical spine fracture.

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List four important radiological abnormalities on the X-ray.

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What is the clinical relevance of this injury?

(Marked out of 1.0)

/ 1

Complete the table listing nerve root supply for the upper limb actions.

(Marked out of 4.0)

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Total Score: 0 / 14

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