@article{ref1,
title="Simultaneous fracture of every cervical vertebra: a case study",
journal="Spine",
year="2002",
author="Healey, David and Davidson, D. and Letts, M.",
volume="27",
number="20",
pages="E446-50",
abstract="STUDY DESIGN: The case of a 14-year-old boy who sustained simultaneous fractures of every cervical vertebra in a high-energy snowmobile accident is reported. OBJECTIVE: To describe a case of multiple cervical spine fractures and their management. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Injuries from all-terrain vehicles and off-road vehicles, including snowmobiles, are increasing in severity and frequency. The reported case illustrates a result of high-impact loading in which the driver struck his head after being thrown from a snowmobile at high speed. METHODS: The 14-year-old boy in the reported case fractured C1-C7, but had no neurologic sequelae. RESULTS: The fractures were treated with a halo vest after traction and reduction of the displaced odontoid fracture. All the fractures healed with no residual cervical instability. CONCLUSIONS: This case report is the first to describe a patient of any age who sustained simultaneous fractures of every cervical vertebra. Treatment with a halo vest was successful in protecting the cervical spine until healing was complete.",
language="",
issn="0362-2436",
doi="10.1097/01.BRS.0000029269.88508.EB",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.BRS.0000029269.88508.EB"
}