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Suggest Treatment For Neck Fracture

A man i know was ejected 50 ft from his car. The doctor said that he needs nck surgery because there is some broken bones in his neck. Today the doctor said that there are unforeseen complications. Do you know what the complications maybe? They said if he dont get the surgery he maybe wheel chair bound
Mon, 11 May 2015
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Yes the neck surgery is indeed dangerous. The vital structures and the spinal cord all pass through neck. There are chances of them being hurt although the chances are minimal but still they are there. Moreover the cord symptoms may not fully recover. But usually not going for surgery has more complications than going for.
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Suggest Treatment For Neck Fracture

Yes the neck surgery is indeed dangerous. The vital structures and the spinal cord all pass through neck. There are chances of them being hurt although the chances are minimal but still they are there. Moreover the cord symptoms may not fully recover. But usually not going for surgery has more complications than going for.