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Review Question - QID 6841

Atlas Fractures & Transverse Ligament Injuries Treatment Operative QID: 6841 (SAE09SN.53)
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QID 6841 (Type "6841" in App Search)
A 29-year-old man reports a 2-week history of severe neck pain after being struck sharply on the back of the head and neck while moving a refrigerator down a flight of stairs. Initial evaluation in the emergency department revealed no obvious fracture and he was discharged in a soft collar. Neurologic examination is within normal limits, and radiographs taken in the office are shown in Figures 21a through 21c. Subsequent MRI scans show intra-substance rupture of the transverse atlantal ligament. What is the most appropriate treatment option at this time?
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