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Spine Case 3 ED Management

C2 fracture


ED Management

Patients should be maintained in a rigid cervical collar until a spine trauma specialist determines definitive management. The specialist may request an MRI to aid in the decision making process.

Definitive management may vary from a rigid collar in patients with more stable injuries and intact neurologic exams, to halo immobilization or surgical fixation for potentially unstable injuries.