Clay-shovelers
Definition
Spinous process avulsion
- typically C7
- can be seen in thoracic spine
Mechanism
Spinous process avulsion secondary to ligamentum nuchae
Sudden single overload
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Spinous process avulsion
- typically C7
- can be seen in thoracic spine
Spinous process avulsion secondary to ligamentum nuchae
Sudden single overload