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Imaging recommendation · Musculoskeletal

Cervical spine trauma, obtunded or with neuro deficit

Recommended: CT Cervical Spine + MRI if ligamentous injury suspected is the preferred imaging study for cervical spine trauma, obtunded or with neuro deficit. CT for bony injury.

Recommended study

CT Cervical Spine + MRI if ligamentous injury suspected

CT No contrast Preferred Musculoskeletal Emergency Reviewed

CT for bony injury. Negative CT does not exclude ligamentous injury — MRI within 48 hours.

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