In 18 cases, a low energy injury of the spine occurred and in only 2 cases the cause was a high-energy injury (table 2). The fractures occurred in the cervical spine were compression injuries.
This increases the likelihood of obscuring real fractures or simulating false ones. Additionally, radiation exposure limits the amount of the cervical spine that can be scanned and is adversely ...
“Scans have confirmed a cervical spine fracture. He is presently awaiting further imaging for assessment.” Picnic jockey Ray Douglas also remains at The Alfred Hospital, where he is undergoing ...