Preface

Cervical spine is located in the area of neck and composed of seven cervical bones; it is an important pathway for conducting brain command; so if it is injured, it could incur fatality.

Causes of Cervical Spinal Injury

• Traffic accidents
• Excise injuries such as diving
• Violated neck rotation
• Collision and falling accident

Symptoms

• Neck pain
• Fragile and numb limbs
• Fragile upper limbs
• Stool and urine incontinence
• Severe conditions like dyspnes, shock, and even death

Examinations

• X-rays
• CT scan
• MRI

Treatment

• Medication is often prescribed for pain control.
• Patients are required to wear neck collar.
• If there is no spodylolisthesis or fractures, rehabilitation is highly recommended.
• If patients still suffer from severe symptoms like complicated herniated disc problem, fractures, or spondylolisthesis, they often required to undergo operation.

Preventions

• Maintain accurate body postures
• Follow traffic regulations and fasten your seat belt when driving
• Avoid dangerous activities like wild car racing or diving
• For injured patients, adequate neck collar protection is mandatory during the healing process.