Journal of Korean Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (대한정형외과스포츠의학회지)
- Volume 11 Issue 2
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- Pages.96-98
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- 2012
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- 1598-5695(pISSN)
Isolated Spinous Process Fracture of the $7^{th}$ Cervical Vertebrae in a Novice Golfer: a case report
골프 초보자에서 발생한 제 7경추 극돌기 골절 -1예 보고-
- Hwang, Jung Chul (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seogwipo Medical Center) ;
- Chung, Duke Whan (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
- Published : 2012.10.31
Abstract
Fractures of isolated spinous processes of cervical and thoracic vertebrae are called as Clay shoveler's fracture. Such fractures related to sports activities are quite rare. In this report, a case of 27-year-old male with isolated spinous process fracture of C7 during golf swing is reported. The patient was prescribed on muscle relaxant and analgesic therapy. Cervical immobilization was maintained for four weeks with a cervical collar. The patient gradually recovered and was asymptomatic. He started playing golf twice a week after 5 months from the onset of pain.
경추 또는 흉추의 극돌기에 단독으로 발생하는 골절을 Clay shoveler 골절이라 한다. 이 골절이 스포츠 활동 중에 발생하는 경우는 매우 드물다. 본 증례에서는 27세 남성으로 반복적인 골프 스윙으로 인하여 제 7경추 극돌기에 골절이 발생하였다. 환자는 진통제, 근육이완제 복용과 4주간의 토마스 칼라를 착용하였다. 통증은 호전되었고, 수상 후 5개월 째에 다시 골프를 시작하였다.