1.   ...the discs in the upper cervical spine.

2.   X-rays later revealed a hairline fracture in his leg and upper spine.

3.   New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson fell on ice Wednesday and suffered compression fractures in his upper spine but was not expected to require surgery, his spokeswoman said.

4.   That caused severe injuries to his spinal cord, and he may require surgery soon to stabilize his upper spine, the doctor said.

5.   The damage is in his upper spine.

6.   He said the actor was not able to breath on his own and may require surgery soon to stabilize his upper spine.