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25 y/o woman, s/p fall, neck pain

Presentation

A 25-year-old woman presents with neck pain after a fall. The neck was placed in a cervical collar and the patient was transferred to the emergency department. The physical examination, including the neurologic examination, is normal except for neck tenderness.

Images

Lateral Radiograph of Cervical Spine with Collar
Lateral Radiograph with Shoulder traction
AP Radiograph with Shoulder Traction
CT of the lower cervical spine

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