neck

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Through a succession of serious injuries - ankle issues, broken arms, broken leg, knee surgeries, neck and shoulder problems - he has missed an estimated 1,975 days of football or around 200 games.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

We looked for non-carious cervical lesions – a name for tissue loss at the tooth neck not caused by decay.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Imaging on Smith’s neck came back negative, though it’s unclear if he’ll play Tuesday against Pittsburgh.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

He also counts two neck surgeries and 28 stitches from a trampoline-park accident.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The cold water feels good on my skin, so I splash my face and my neck.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold