Abstract

While cervical spine injuries account for only 3% of trauma cases, they represent a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, largely due to the spinal cord’s crucial role in nervous innervation and its vulnerability in high-impact trauma. This case report details the presentation, diagnosis, and management of a 38-year-old male who sustained multiple cervical fractures following a fall into an empty pool. Initial symptoms included severe neck pain and headache, with an X-ray suggesting cervical fracture. Computed tomography (CT) confirmed fractures at C5, C6, and C7. This case underscores the importance of prompt and accurate imaging for managing cervical spine injuries and highlights the need for advanced diagnostic techniques beyond initial X-rays

Keywords

cervical fracture, spinous process fracture, vertebral body fracture, trauma