Multiple isolated spinous process fracture (Clay-shoveler’s fracture) of cervical spine: a case report

Fractures of isolated spinous processes of cervical and thoracic vertebrae are called as Clay shoveler’s fracture. In this report, a case of 32-year-old male with multiple isolated spinous process fracture of cervical spine is reported. The patient treated conservatively with a cervical collar. These fractures may be a warning sign of more severe spinal injuries.

Servikal omurganýn çoklu izole spinöz proses kýrýðý (Clay-shoveler’s kýrýðý): Olgu sunumu

Servikal ve torakal vertebralarýn izole spinöz proses kýrýklarý, Clay-shoveler kýrýðý olarak adlandýrýlýrlar. Bu yazýda, servikal omurgada çoklu izole spinöz proses kýrýðý olan 32 yaþýnda erkek hasta rapor edilmiþtir. Olguya boyunluk ile konservatif tedavi uygulanmýþtýr. Bu tip kýrýklar, daha ciddi omurga yaralanmalarýnýn uyarýcýsý olabilir.