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Clay-shovelers

 

 

Clayshovellers

 

Definition

 

Spinous process avulsion

- typically C7

- can be seen in thoracic spine

 

Mechanism

 

Spinous process avulsion secondary to ligamentum nuchae

Sudden single overload 

 

Management

 

Stable injury

 

Treat symptomatically

 

 

  • Clayshovellers
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  • xray

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