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Broken neck

Broken neck: Introduction

A break or fracture of a neck bone. The neck bones (consists of seven vertebrae) form the top portion of the spinal column and as such helps protect the spinal cord. A person who suffers a broken neck with no injury to the spinal cord inside should recover fully. A broken neck where damage is sustained to the spinal cord can result in partial paralysis, quadriplegia, asphyxia or even death, depending on the extent and location of the damage to the spinal cord. ...more »

Symptoms of Broken neck

• Symptoms vary depending on location and severity of damage to spinal cord
• Neck pain
• Neurological symptoms
• Breathing problems
• Paralysis
• more symptoms...»

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Broken neck: Deaths

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Broken neck: Complications

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• Asphyxia
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Causes of Broken neck

• Falls
• Neck Injury
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• Sports injury
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More information about causes of Broken neck:

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Disease Topics Related To Broken neck

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Broken neck:

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Broken neck: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

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Misdiagnosis and Broken neck

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Broken neck: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Spinal Specialists:
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• Pain Specialists:
  • Pain Medicine
  • Rheumatology (Arthritis / Joint Pain)
• Arthritis & Joint Health Specialists (Rheumatology):
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Latest Treatments for Broken neck

• Immobilization
• Open reduction and internal fixation
• Closed reduction with external fixation
• Physiotherapy
• Closed reduction and splinting
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Broken neck

Medical research articles related to Broken neck include:

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Broken neck: Broader Related Topics

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