How to identify a bone fracture in the neck caused by an injury?
Patient: About three weeks ago I had a nasty fall in which I landed on the back of my neck and the weight of the rest of my body came down on top of me. St the time I heard a horribling cracking sound and has a burning sensation. It was able to get up and move around but my neck felt weird. Later that evening my neck felt stiff- was visibly swollen. Had pin and needle in my little finger and shooting pains in my arm. Had limited movement for a week but has got nearly full movement back now. But it still hurts especially at night, nipping and burning sensation. Pins and needles sometimes. I feel that running, exercise, going up and down stairs all exaggerates it and causes pain. Should I be worried, is it possible I could have fractured a bone in my neck? A silly question sorry. Doctor: Dear patient since you are able to move your neck without reasonable ke pain possibility of neck vertebra is less likely. pins and needles in upper limb and burning sensation can be caused by nerve compression due to doc injury. That can be ruled out by Mri of cervical spine. Meanwhile start tab pregalin x 75 mg one at bedtime. If tour report is abnormal please consult neurophyysician nearby you.