Neck Injury (C-Spine Injury, Neck Fracture, Neck Strain)

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Alternate Names : C-Spine Injury, Neck Fracture, Neck Strain

A neck injury is any injury to the soft tissue, bony, or nerve structures of the neck.

The most common causes of neck injuries are motor vehicle accidents. Other causes include:

recreational and sports activities, especially contact sports such as football

bullet or stab wounds

direct trauma to the face

falling

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Author: James Broomfield, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/27/01

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