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(OP) >The odontoid process on my C7 got snapped Do you mean tip of your C7? because AFAIK only tip of C2 is called odontoid. >my arms sometimes become totall
by Abishek_Muthian 8y ago
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>The odontoid process on my C7 got snapped
Do you mean tip of your C7? because AFAIK only tip of C2 is called odontoid.
>my arms sometimes become totally unresponsive
Did you check your spine again recently? I would suggest you to consult a spine surgeon.
>But I can't help but wonder what might happen
Consulting the surgeon immediately would be helpful, like all medical treatments; earlier is best.
- mirimir 8y agoAh, I didn't read carefully enough. I'm no anatomist, and my memory is iffy. It's the spinous process on C7. Apparently not so serious. It's called "clay-shoveler's fracture", as I recall. The fracture healed, but the process is bent over sideways. But whatever, I clearly remember being unable to feel or move either arm, for a minute or two. However, it's been almost ten years since that happened. I did get a consult with a neurologist, and he basically said "don't do that". I've also made more of an effort to stay in decent physical shape. Thanks for your concern :) Edit: coal -> clay