Presentation and management of traumatic occipital spur fracture

We describe an interesting and previously unreported case of fracture of an occipital spur following trauma. Our 20-year-old male patient was treated in the emergency department (ED) and discharged home without complication. Neurosurgical consultation was obtained but is not requisite for these injuries. Greater awareness of this unique presentation may help to expedite future emergency department treatment.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research