An extension contracture of the cervical spine combined with headache: An unusual combination - A case report

J. H.B. Geertzen; J. S. Rietman; P. H. Robinson; W. H. Eisma

An extension contracture of the cervical spine combined with headache: An unusual combination - A case report

J. H.B. Geertzen^*
, J. S. Rietman
, P. H. Robinson
, W. H. Eisma

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A case of a rare condition is reported. A 28-year old female had an extension contraction of the cervical spine in combination with a headache, secondary to a very tight nuchal ligament. There was no underlying disease. A surgical release relieved the complaints.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	154-155
Number of pages	2
Journal	European journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation
Volume	6
Issue number	5
Publication status	Published - 1996
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

cervical spine
extension contracture
headache
nuchal ligament
NLA

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An extension contracture of the cervical spine combined with headache: An unusual combination - A case report

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