title: Artifact simulating fracture on cervical spine computed tomography.
abstract: We present the case of a 31-year-old trauma patient with computed tomography concerning significant C3-C4 subluxation. The abnormality is due to an artifact with which emergency physicians should be aware.
authors.affiliation: Denver Health Medical Center, The University of Colorado School of Medicine.
authors.forename: Lee W
authors.initials: LW
authors.lastname: Shockley
authors.forename: John L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Kendall