Fracture of the spinous process C6 - Clay shoveler's fracture

CASE

A fracture line going longitudinally through the spinous process of C6 with slight displacement. This is so called Clay shoveler's fracture.

Radiology image - Fracture of the spinous process C6 - Clay shoveler

Fracture of the spinous process C6 - Clay shoveler's fracture

Fracture of the spinous process C6 - Clay shoveler's fracture: X-ray - Plain radiographFracture of the spinous process C6 - Clay shoveler's fracture: X-ray - Plain radiographFracture of the spinous process C6 - Clay shoveler's fracture: X-ray - Plain radiographFracture of the spinous process C6 - Clay shoveler's fracture: CT - Computed tomographyFracture of the spinous process C6 - Clay shoveler's fracture: CT - Computed tomographyFracture of the spinous process C6 - Clay shoveler's fracture: CT - Computed tomographyFracture of the spinous process C6 - Clay shoveler's fracture: CT - Computed tomography
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