78-year-old male, ground-level fall, severe upper neck pain

A 78-year-old male is admitted to the ED after a ground-level fall, striking his head. He complains of severe upper neck pain, rated 8/10, and reports no weakness or numbness. He is brought in by EMS from home.

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