CLAY SHOVLER'S FRACTURE Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Clay Shoveler’s fracture ?
A
Displaced oblique fracture to the spinous process at the lower C spine. Sometimes seen in the upper Thoracic.
2
Q
What vertebrae does the Clay Shoveler’s fracture usually affect ?
A
Usually C7
But can be seen from C6 to C13.
3
Q
What is the mechanism of injury of a Clay Shovler’s fracture ?
A
Hyperflexion or direct trauma to posterior aspect of the neck.
