Cervical spine fracture caused by high jump.
A case of disabling cervical spine arthrosis after a facet joint fracture sustained during a high jump is described. The condition was successfully treated by posterior fusion.
Olerud
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Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.
Karlström
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D000293:Adolescent; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D014142:Track and Field / Q000293:injuries*