SAQ 1723 – Fall from ladder with cervical spine CT

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A 35-year-old man presents after falling 2 metres from a ladder while repairing a fence. He has severe neck pain, and a CT cervical spine slice is provided below.

Sagittal CT cervical spine after fall
Sagittal CT cervical spine slice.

List four key findings from the CT image.

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State five key examination features relevant to the injury shown. Include the relevance of each.

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Complete the table for three incomplete spinal cord syndromes.

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