Multiple cervical spine fractures without neurologic deficit after a helicopter crash. Case report
Chaudhri, K.; Cybulski, G.R.; Pitkethly, D.T.; al Hemsi, B.; Johnson, M.C.
Spine 18(14): 2135-2137
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0362-2436 PMID: 8272971 Document Number: 411595
The case of a soldier with multiple cervical fractures without neurologic deficit sustained after a helicopter crash during Operation Desert Storm is presented. The fractures involved the C2 body and the right facet joint and pedicle of C4. This fracture pattern, in association with lack of neurologic deficit, is the first such case reported in the literature.