Motocross‐associated head and spine injuries in adult patients evaluated in an emergency department
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2017.04.058
Abstract: Background: Motor vehicle–related injuries (including off‐road) are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and acute traumatic spinal cord injury in the United States. Objectives: To describe motocross‐related head and spine injuries of adult… read more here.
Keywords: patients evaluated; head spine; adult patients; spine injuries ... See more keywords
Early tracheostomy in patients with cervical spine injury reduces morbidity and improves resource utilization.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.01.054
Abstract: BACKGROUND Aim of our study is to analyze the impact of Early Tracheostomy (ET) in patients with cervical-spine (C-spine) injuries. METHODS We analyzed seven-year (2010-2016) ACS-TQIP databank and included all non-TBI trauma patients diagnosed with… read more here.
Keywords: patients cervical; cervical spine; tracheostomy patients; early tracheostomy ... See more keywords
Posterior Bilateral Intermuscular Approach for Upper Cervical Spine Injuries.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.05.051
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To investigate a novel intermuscular surgical approach for posterior upper cervical spine fixation. METHODS Twenty-three healthy volunteers underwent magnetic resonance imaging. By using the magnetic resonance imaging scans in transverse view at the level… read more here.
Keywords: cervical spine; upper cervical; bilateral intermuscular; approach ... See more keywords
[Expert Evidence in Whiplash Injury].
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-121418
Abstract: The assessment of cervical spine injuries is not a problem - provided full evidence of primary physical damage can be ensured. MRI examinations of the cervical spine carried out soon after the accident provide the… read more here.
Keywords: expert evidence; cervical spine; evidence; evidence whiplash ... See more keywords
Surgical management of spine injuries in severe polytrauma patients: a retrospective study
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DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2019.1692787
Abstract: Abstract Background: Optimal surgical management of spinal injuries as part of life-threatening multiple traumas remains challenging. We provide insights into the surgical management of spinal injuries in polytrauma patients. Methods: All patients from our polytrauma… read more here.
Keywords: management spine; surgical management; polytrauma patients; spine injuries ... See more keywords
Age-based differences in the disability of spine injuries in pediatric and adult motor vehicle crash occupants
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DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2022.2086980
Abstract: Abstract Objective The objective was to develop a disability-based metric for quantifying disability rates as a result of motor vehicle crash (MVC) spine injuries and compare functional outcomes between pediatric and adult subgroups. Methods Disability… read more here.
Keywords: adult; disability; disability rates; injury ... See more keywords
Cervical Spine Injuries in Pediatric Maxillofacial Trauma: An Under-Recognized Problem.
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DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006111
Abstract: Pediatric cervical spine injuries (CSI) are uncommon events, but can be devastating injuries. Facial fractures have been associated with injuries to the cervical spine in children, but may be deemed isolated facial fractures and bypass… read more here.
Keywords: maxillofacial trauma; pediatric cervical; cervical spine; spine injuries ... See more keywords
Safe management of acute cervical spine injuries
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DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.3.170076
Abstract: Cervical spine injuries are frequent and often caused by a blunt trauma mechanism. They can have severe consequences, with a high mortality rate and a high rate of neurological lesions. Diagnosis is a three-step process:… read more here.
Keywords: spine; cervical spine; acute cervical; safe management ... See more keywords
"Floating Cervical Spine Injuries": Craniocervical Dissociation with Associated, Noncontiguous, Unstable Cervical or Cervicothoracic Spine Fracture.
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DOI: 10.14444/8111
Abstract: BACKGROUND Advances in prehospital life support of patients who have sustained high-energy trauma have resulted in an increase in the number of patients with craniocervical dissociations (CCDs) surviving. With better imaging and more severely injured… read more here.
Keywords: spine; cervical spine; floating cervical; asia ... See more keywords
Operative Treatment of Severe Cervical Spine Injuries Sustained During Youth Sports: Experience from a Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center over a 15 Year Period
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.147.3_meetingabstract.795-a
Abstract: Background: Sports-related cervical spine injuries (CSI) are devastating traumas that can result in permanent disability and death. However, there is a paucity of literature on catastrophic CSI sustained in young athletes who require surgical intervention.… read more here.
Keywords: trauma center; operative treatment; spine injuries; youth sports ... See more keywords
Management of Sub-axial Cervical Spine Injuries
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DOI: 10.4103/ortho.ijortho_192_16
Abstract: Sub-axial cervical spine injuries are commonly seen in patients with blunt trauma. They may be associated with spinal cord injury resulting in tetraplegia and severe permanent disability. Immobilization of the neck, maintenance of blood pressure… read more here.
Keywords: cervical spine; axial cervical; management; sub axial ... See more keywords