Paediatric spinal trauma presenting to a UK major trauma centre
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DOI: 10.1007/s00381-021-05044-8
Abstract: Paediatric spine trauma is uncommon and is managed differently from adults due to the anatomical differences of the paediatric spine. The paediatric spine is less ossified, with lax ligaments and a higher fulcrum in the… read more here.
Keywords: major trauma; spinal trauma; trauma; paediatric spine ... See more keywords
Optimal Timing of Initiation of Thromboprophylaxis after Nonoperative Blunt Spinal Trauma: A Propensity-Matched Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.01.006
Abstract: BACKGROUND Patients with spinal trauma have the highest risk of a venous thromboembolism. Although anticoagulation is recommended, its optimal timing is not well-defined. We aimed to assess the impact of early initiation of thromboprophylaxis in… read more here.
Keywords: initiation thromboprophylaxis; timing initiation; spinal trauma; optimal timing ... See more keywords
Epidemiology and Management of Spinal Trauma in Children and Adolescents
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.11.021
Abstract: OBJECTIVE This retrospective study reports the epidemiology, clinical aspects, and management of spinal trauma in children and adolescents. METHODS Multicenter study of 215 cases of spinal trauma in individuals read more here.
Keywords: management spinal; spinal trauma; trauma children; epidemiology ... See more keywords
Long-Term Healthcare Utilization After Combat-Related Spinal Trauma.
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003562
Abstract: he prevalence of combat-related spinal injuries has T been reported to be higher in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts (2001-present) than at any other time in military history. Characteristic wounding patterns from these wars are… read more here.
Keywords: combat; combat related; related spinal; long term ... See more keywords
A Comparison of Outcomes for Spinal Trauma Patients at Level I and Level II Centers.
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DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001074
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Retrospective analysis of a national database. OBJECTIVE To characterize the spine trauma population, describe trauma center (TC) resources, and compare rates of outcomes between the American College of Surgeons (ACS) level I and… read more here.
Keywords: spinal trauma; level; level level; level centers ... See more keywords