Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
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To present an uncommon case of an isolated lamina fracture in the cervical spine found by taking stress films when a routine cervical series failed to demonstrate it. ⋯ A significant percentage of the average chiropractor's practice will involve the management of cervical spine injuries from motor vehicle accidents. The inclusion of stress films in the regular cervical series can reduce the possibility of missing an occult fracture or instability. When neurological complications are absent, such cases can be managed conservatively with the judicious application of spinal manipulative and adjunctive procedures.