Revision- Cervical Spine

Question 1

Common cervical conditions

Answer 1

Whiplash Syndrome
Acute wry neck
Spondylosis
Radiculopathy
Cervicogenic Headache
Non-Specific Neck Paian

Question 2

Cervical conditions that are less common

Answer 2

Disc prolapse

“Stingers” or “Burners”
Craniovertebral Instability
Fractures

Question 3

What are the rare cervical condotions

Answer 3

Fractures (hangman)
Vascular trauma - Stroke
Retropharyngeal heamatoma
Vertebral Artery Insufficiency
Concussion (MSK3)
Myelopathy

Question 4

What are cervical red flags?

Answer 4

• Major Trauma
• History of cancer/neoplasm
• Systemic inflammatory diseases and infections 
• Cervical myelopathy symptoms
-Bladder bowel dysfunction
-Neurological symptoms including upper or lower limb
clumsiness, uncoordinated movements 
• Previous neck surgery
• VBI symptoms: 5 D’s and 3 N’s