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Suggest Treatment For Spinous Fracture
I recently was involved in a car accident and had signs of whiplash. I started going to a chiropractor because of my neck strain. X-rays were done at the office and the results came back showing I have a spinous fracture on C7. Is this something to be concerned about?
Fri, 15 May 2020
Hi,
Is it fracture of spinous process or fracture of spine? Both are different management, if there is fracture of spinous process apply soft cervical collar and than take anti-inflammatory drugs for your pain, and in case its a fracture of spine we need an MRI scan to guide you properly as compression over the nerve has to be checked if any.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
Is it fracture of spinous process or fracture of spine? Both are different management, if there is fracture of spinous process apply soft cervical collar and than take anti-inflammatory drugs for your pain, and in case its a fracture of spine we need an MRI scan to guide you properly as compression over the nerve has to be checked if any.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
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