Trauma to the neck is usually a result of hyper extension or direct trauma in an accident. Trauma to the larynx (voice box) can occur by an injury to the front of the neck, as well as a significant hit to the back of the neck (upper spine).

The biggest immediate concern with this type of injury is to evaluate for signs of Airway Obstruction. Complications of injury that can result in airway obstruction include cuts in the airway with swelling, Vocal Cord Paralysis, and collection of blood (hematoma) around of the vocal cords.

Fractures of the bone usually involving the cervical vertebra (Atlanto-Axial vertebra) is common. It usually results in the compression of the spinal cord which may lead to grave neurological deficits general blunt injuries to the neck might result in conditions like cervical spondylitis to herniation of the inter-vertebral disc.