What is broken neck?
A cervical fracture is commonly called a broken neck. There are seven cervical vertebrae (neck bones) in the human neck.
How do members experience broken neck?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with broken neck*
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Pain in back of neck and shoulders
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Pain
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Fatigue
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for broken neck*
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Who has broken neck on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 14 | |
| 40s | 26 | |
| 50s | 35 | |
| 60s | 51 | |
| 70+ | 25 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 68 | |
| Female | 85 |
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