Strain or sprain of cervical spine

Definition

A collective term for muscle and ligament injuries of the tissues associated with the cervical spine without dislocation or fracture; a joint injury in which some of the fibers of a supporting ligament are ruptured but the continuity of the ligament remains intact. A strain is an overstretching or overexertion of some part of the musculature.

Inclusions

• Whiplash injury

5 subordinate codes

• NA23.40Acute whiplash associated disorder with complaint of neck pain, stiffness or tenderness only
• NA23.41Acute whiplash associated disorder with complaint of neck pain with musculoskeletal signs
• NA23.42Acute whiplash associated disorder with complaint of neck pain with neurological signs
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Dislocation or strain or sprain of joints or ligaments at neck level

• NA23.0Traumatic rupture of cervical intervertebral disc
• NA23.1Dislocation of cervical vertebra
• NA23.2Dislocation of other or unspecified parts of neck
• NA23.3Multiple dislocations of neck
• NA23.5Strain or sprain of thyroid region
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified