Definition
Spinous process avulsion
- typically C7
- can be seen in thoracic spine
Mechanism
Spinous process avulsion secondary to ligamentum nuchae
Sudden single overload
Management
Stable injury
Treat symptomatically
Spinous process avulsion
- typically C7
- can be seen in thoracic spine
Spinous process avulsion secondary to ligamentum nuchae
Sudden single overload
Stable injury
Treat symptomatically