This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Orthopaedics
Burst fracture of the cervical spine is due to 
Select and explain. 
A. Whiplash injury, B. Fall of weight on neck, C. Veical compression injury, D. Car accident
C: Veical compression injury
Answer: C: Veical compression injury 
Explanation: Axial force (veical compression) is most commonly associated with burst fractures of the thoracolumbar junction and lumbar spine (Refer: Mohindra's Fundamentals of Ohopedics, 2nd edition, pg no. 501)