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Worried For Painful Cracking Sensation In Neck After An Accident

I have recently been in a low impact low speed collision in my car. The impact was from the side. I now have a cracking sensation in my neck when I turn my head to revers the car what is it likely to be? It is quite painful after the cracking sensation.
Tue, 30 Jun 2015
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

I will advise you MRI spine and if there is any cord compression with weakness then you may need decompression..

You need decompression if there is fracture which is compressing spinal cord.
Decompression is necessary if neurological deficit or bladder involvement is there.

If there is no neurological involvement then conservative brace or rest is sufficient

Later on follow rehabilitation and physiotherapy for neck.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care


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Worried For Painful Cracking Sensation In Neck After An Accident

Hello, I have studied your case. I will advise you MRI spine and if there is any cord compression with weakness then you may need decompression.. You need decompression if there is fracture which is compressing spinal cord. Decompression is necessary if neurological deficit or bladder involvement is there. If there is no neurological involvement then conservative brace or rest is sufficient Later on follow rehabilitation and physiotherapy for neck. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care