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Neck Fracture
A neck fracture occurs when a person breaks one of the cervical vertebrae. There are different types of neck fractures, depending on which bone breaks and how it breaks. Some are much more serious than others. The most feared complication of the neck fracture is damage to the spinal cord which can lead to paralysis. It is crucial to immobilize the spine with a cervical collar as soon as the neck injury occurs to prevent any further shift of bone fragments and potential spinal cord injury.
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