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Lead fall Hard Rock CBD 2-Aug-2008 At 10:39:14 AM pharmamatt

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On 2/08/2008 J Qui wrote:
>from one of the first threads...
>
>"she received a multiple fracture at c1 or c2 vertebrate, but no spinal
>damage. she is one very lucky
>girl. it looks like she be alright after a long recovery."
>
>Hiya....
>
>Just wanted to provide some clarity...C1 and/or C2 is referring to your
>atlas/axis joint, where your
>spine joins your skull.
it was c1

>If this was the case....It is a spinal fracture!
>
>It is a dangerous fracture.
yes it is

>It is an unfortunate accident, that may require halo vest immobilisation
>and/or spinal fusion depending
>on severity and sequelae.
she has a halo but no fusion

>(for anyone interested in an overview, simply because this is what can
>happen during our recreational
>pursuits)
>
>for C1 fracture...
>http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/TOPIC31.HTM
>
>for C2 fracture...
>http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/TOPIC597.HTM
>
>I wish her a speedy recovery, but spinal fractures and speedy recoveries
>are somewhat contradictory.
she's in rehab just about to go home, it will be at least 3 months in the halo

>It's a high risk sport, with 'human' element playing the bigger part.
>Add the human element, and we will
>always have accidents.
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