Hi Karina
I had neck x-rays, a CT scan, and a floroscopy (moving x-ray) which
showed increased intervertebral space between (C4+5, and C5+6). In addition
my facet joints are displaced and my C4 and C5 vertebrae move anteriorly with
flexion.
To my understanding I have ripped my interspinous ligaments at least most
of the way though and my post. longitudinal lig is also stretched. I have
been in a hard collar for 5 weeks now for 24 hours a day.
Ligaments do not recover well following tearing or stretching. If movement
testing reveals displacement anteriorly with flexion after 5-6 weeks this
instability will probably continue. I would probably rely on the
recommendations of the surgeons. You were lucky not to dislocate in the
accident, don't tease fate.
Charlie Filippone PT OCS
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