In this section, a selection of notable spinal traumatic conditions will be reviewed: injuries to the upper cervical spine (C1, also known as the atlas and C2, the axis); lower (subaxial) cervical injuries; thoracolumbar fractures; and osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. Injuries to the discs (including cauda equina syndrome) and spinal sprains and strains will be covered elsewhere.
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