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IntroductionCervical spine mjury(CSI) occurs 2% in all blunttrauma,8-10%in patient with GCS(Glasgow comascore)<8.The causes for CSI are momr vehicleaccident(MVA,40-50%),fall(20%),sports andrecreation(7-15%),gunshot(2-5%),iatrogenic(surgeDr,<2%).The incidence of spinal cord injuryisabout 2 per 100,000 each year in US,half the injuryinvolves cervical spine,and most are males(850%).Prevention ofCSIincludes:1)automaticprotectiondevices-airbags;2)laws-seat belt,helmet,enforcedalcohol and drug testing;3)identifying high riskactivities-diving,ice hockey,etc;4)avoidance ofmedical causes such as aorta cross clamping,breechpresentations,or spinal surgery;5)education on risktakingbehaviors.