Atlas fractures, which occur in the first cervical vertebra (C1), are significant injuries that can lead to serious complications if not managed properly. These fractures are particularly common ...

Cervical spine injuries can result from various traumatic events, such as falls, vehicle accidents, or sports injuries. These injuries can lead to significant morbidity, including paralysis or ...

Despite this, he exhibited full muscle power in all four limbs. Cervical spine MRI revealed a posterior column tear, facet fracture dislocation and spinal cord indentation at the C5/C6 level. The ...

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He was initially treated at a local hospital before being flown to Barcelona, where a fracture in the C3 cervical vertebra was confirmed. As a result, Roulstone is expected to miss the preseason tests ...

Tridimensional reconstruction of first three cervical vertebrae (posterior view). Rotation of the second cervical vertebra can be observed (green). The yellow line highlights the median sagittal plane ...

Neck arthritis (also known as neck osteoarthritis or cervical spondylosis) is the degeneration of the joints, bones, and discs of the cervical spine of the neck. Neck arthritis is a common condition, ...

While all vertebrae have approximately the same shape, the lumbar bones are the largest. This is because they carry a larger load transmitted from the top of the head down to the lower spine. Another ...

Panel A shows worldwide age-standardized incidence and mortality rates for cervical cancer in 2022. Data are from the GLOBOCAN database and were collated by the International Agency for Research ...