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Cardiology Resident

Clay Shoveler Fracture

A patient attended ED complaining of neck pain. No hx of trauma, o/e tender @ the region of c6, neurological exam normal. The patient was seen by my consultant and he asked me what is this fracture called. I had no clue. He said it is called Clay Shoveler Fracture. Thanks

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