Asymptomatic occult cervical spine fracture: case report and review of the literature

J Trauma. 1990 May;30(5):623-6.

Abstract

Lack of case documentation has led to controversy over the existence of asymptomatic occult cervical spine injury. We report a case of an elderly patient involved in a motor vehicle accident who sustained an asymptomatic occult cervical spine injury, and review the literature with regard to this controversial injury.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cervical Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
  • Cervical Vertebrae / injuries
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fractures, Bone / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Spinal Injuries / diagnostic imaging*
  • Spinal Injuries / therapy