Epidemiology and predictors of traumatic spine injury in severely injured patients: implications for emergency procedures
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-020-01515-w
Abstract: This study aimed to identify the prevalence and predictors of spinal injuries that are suitable for immobilization. Retrospective cohort study drawing from the multi-center database of the TraumaRegister DGU®, spinal injury patients ≥ 16 years of age… read more here.
Keywords: age; ais; spine injury; epidemiology ... See more keywords
Increased and unjustified CT usage in paediatric C-spine clearance in a level 2 trauma centre
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-020-01520-z
Abstract: Cervical spine injury after blunt trauma in children is rare but can have severe consequences. Clear protocols for diagnostic workup are, therefore, needed, but currently not available. As a step in developing such a protocol,… read more here.
Keywords: cervical spine; level trauma; spine injury; adherence ... See more keywords
Indicatory external findings in two cases of fatal cervical spine injury.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jflm.2019.101883
Abstract: A fatality of an 83-year-old female experiencing acute circulatory failure as a result of a type II odontoid fracture is compared with the case of an 86-year-old female who died from delayed cardiopulmonary complications due… read more here.
Keywords: cervical spine; indicatory external; external findings; spine injury ... See more keywords
Imaging of Spine Trauma.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rcl.2019.02.007
Abstract: Every year in North America, approximately 3 million patients are evaluated for spinal injury. Of blunt trauma patients presenting to the emergency department, 3% to 4% will have a cervical spine injury, and up to… read more here.
Keywords: spine injury; spine trauma; trauma; imaging spine ... See more keywords
A Penetrating Lumbar Spine Injury With Misleading Neurological Symptoms.
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DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usab137
Abstract: Penetrating spinal injuries require specific neurosurgical attention. To date, there are no guidelines regarding emergency neurosurgical management of such injuries and the decision whether to operate is made individually, based on the neurological examination and… read more here.
Keywords: spine injury; penetrating lumbar; spinal injuries; lumbar spine ... See more keywords
Cervical and Thoracolumbar Spine Injury Evaluation, Transport, and Surgery in the Deployed Setting.
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DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usy096
Abstract: This Cervical and Thoracolumbar Spine Injury Evaluation, Transport, and Surgery Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) is designed to provide guidance to the deployed provider when they are treating a combat casualty who has sustained a spine… read more here.
Keywords: thoracolumbar spine; transport; spine injury; cervical thoracolumbar ... See more keywords
Application of AOSpine Subaxial Cervical Spine Injury Classification in Simple and Complex Cases
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000000944
Abstract: Introduction: Cervical spine injury classification systems should be simple, easy to relate and remember, reliable guide for surgical planning, and predictor of outcome in clinical settings. We investigated whether the AOSpine subaxial cervical spine classification… read more here.
Keywords: cervical spine; aospine subaxial; spine injury; injury classification ... See more keywords
Utility of Adding Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Computed Tomography Alone in the Evaluation of Cervical Spine Injury: A Propensity-Matched Analysis
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002285
Abstract: Study Design. Adult patients who received computed tomography (CT) alone or CT-magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the evaluation of cervical spine injury. Objective. To evaluate the utility of CT-MRI in the diagnosis of cervical spine… read more here.
Keywords: cervical spine; injury; spine injury; propensity matched ... See more keywords
Inferior ST segment elevation myocardial infarction combined with hyperextension cervical spine injury: A rare case report
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000033408
Abstract: Rationale: Inferior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is usually caused by acute occlusion of the right coronary artery or left circumflex coronary artery (LCX). Inferior STEMI can cause a high-grade atrioventricular block, sinus bradycardia, and… read more here.
Keywords: spine injury; cervical spine; inferior segment; hyperextension cervical ... See more keywords
Prehospital Factors Associated With Cervical Spine Injury in Pediatric Blunt Trauma Patients
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DOI: 10.1111/acem.14176
Abstract: The risk for cervical spine injury (CSI) must be assessed in children who sustain blunt trauma. The Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) retrospectively derived CSI model identifies CSI risk in children based on… read more here.
Keywords: cervical spine; spine injury; blunt trauma;
Pattern of Facial Fractures and Its Association with a Cervical Spine Injury in a Tertiary Hospital in Jordan
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/4107382
Abstract: Background Facial fractures can be accompanied by serious and life-threatening injuries such as cervical spine injury (CSI), which can lead to serious consequences if misdiagnosed. Objective To assess the patterns of maxillofacial fractures and to… read more here.
Keywords: spine injury; fracture; facial fractures; cervical spine ... See more keywords