S12: Fracture of neck
Fracture of the neck, categorized under the group range S12, is a serious injury that typically occurs due to traumatic events. This includes motor vehicle accidents, falls, sports injuries, or even violent attacks. It involves a break or crack in one or several of the seven bones, or vertebrae, making up the neck, also known as the cervical spine. Symptoms often include severe pain at the site of the fracture, difficulty moving the neck, muscle weakness, numbness, or tingling in the limbs, and possibly difficulty breathing or paralysis in severe cases. The condition can progress rapidly, hence immediate medical attention is required to assess damage, manage symptoms, and prevent complications like dislocations, spinal cord injury, or chronic pain. This condition affects the musculoskeletal and nervous systems due to the crucial role the neck plays in supporting the head and facilitating nerve communication.
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