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Spine: The Cervical/Thoracic Spine
Spine: The Cervical/Thoracic Spine
Spine
Patients with spinal problems usually complain of back/neck pain and/or limb pain with a resultant loss of function.
Mechanism of Injury (If Applicable)
Fall from height/road trafc accident fractures/ligamentous injury Twisting or lifting injury/fall from low height cervical strain herniated disc fracture in osteoporotic patient
Age
Children Congenital /developmental disorders Infection Primary tumor Trauma Adults Herniated disc Spondylolisthesis Acute fractures Older adults Spondylosis Stenosis Osteoporotic fractures Metastatic disease