Asymptomatic occult cervical spine fracture: case report and review of the literature.
Lack of case documentation has led to controversy over the existence of asymptomatic occult cervical spine injury. We report a case of an elderly patient involved in a motor vehicle accident who sustained an asymptomatic occult cervical spine injury, and review the literature with regard to this controversial injury.
Department of Surgery, Abington Memorial Hospital.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy