SAQ 1513 – Paediatric cervical spine X-ray after head injury

A 6-year-old boy falls from a swing, lands on his head, and is initially unconscious. He now has neck pain. His cervical spine X-ray is shown.

He is GCS 14 and mildly confused.

Give your overall interpretation of the X-ray, including supporting findings.

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List three possible clinical indications for further cervical spine imaging.

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List six examination features that would warrant CT brain.

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