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Treatment of pediatric multilevel cervical spine fractures in resource-limited settings: a case report

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Aim of the studyThe main purpose of this study was to highlight the therapeutic approach of pediatric multilevel noncontiguous cervical spine fractures in resource-limited settings.Case presentationWe report the case of… Click to show full abstract

Aim of the studyThe main purpose of this study was to highlight the therapeutic approach of pediatric multilevel noncontiguous cervical spine fractures in resource-limited settings.Case presentationWe report the case of a 15-year-old teenager with C1, C2, C4, C6, and C7 fractures following fall from height treated with a modified external fixator. At final follow-up, he fully recovered neurologic functions with bone healing.ConclusionThe modified external fixator is a therapeutic modality for pediatric multilevel noncontiguous cervical spine fractures.

Keywords: cervical spine; spine fractures; case; pediatric multilevel

Journal Title: Child's Nervous System
Year Published: 2018

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