CT Scan of the Cervical Spine Shows a Minimally Displaced

question 551

Multiple Choice

CT scan of the cervical spine shows a minimally displaced fracture of the right C5 lamina, with slight subluxation of the right C5-C6 facet joint.  On further examination, the patient has mild weakness of right wrist extension and loss of pinprick sensation in the right thumb.  Which of the following additional studies should be obtained?

• A)Barium esophagography
• B)Carotid ultrasound
• C)CT scan of the thoracic and lumbar spine
• D)Nerve conduction study of the right upper extremity

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