Fracture of the Bone or Bones in the Neck Can Cause Paralysis says California Personal Injury Attorney Steven Peck

Written by Adam Peck Category: Injury Law January 16th, 2013 2 min read

The most serious of neck injuries is a fracture of a bone or bones in the neck. A fracture of the neck means that a bone (vertebra) of the neck is broken. A fracture can cause the body to be paralyzed from the neck down if the broken bone injures the spinal cord indicates Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney Steven Peck.

A high-energy force or impact (like a motor vehicle crash, fall, or sports activity) can break bones in the neck. Examples of sports activities that can cause a broken neck include a football player who spears an opponent with his head, a gymnast who misses the high bar during a release and hits the mat head first, and a diver who hits the bottom of a pool head on. A fractured bone in the neck can cause severe pain, numbness and tingling, or complete paralysis. The injured person may also be unconscious.

Treatment of a fractured neck depends on the injury. A compression fracture, with the bones pushed into each other, can sometimes be treated with a cervical collar for 6 to 8 weeks. A more serious fracture may need traction, surgery, or a rigid frame to keep the neck from moving.

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Written by Adam Peck

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Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.