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01-12-2007 | Trauma Surgery

How to prevent overlooking cervical spine injuries: pitfalls in spinal diagnostics

Authors: Uta Lange, Leonard Bastian, Christian W. Müller, Marc Busche, Christian Krettek

Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Issue 10/2007

Abstract

Many patients with a cervical spine injury do not show clinical signs of the injury. Therefore, cervical spine trauma may not be recognized, especially in unconscious and multiply injured patients. Due to proximity to the spinal cord, neurological deficits inclusive of complete tetraplegia are possible. Since cervical spine injuries are typically associated with injuries at other spinal levels, accurate knowledge of the trauma mechanism is essential. Even mild clinical symptoms need to be carefully evaluated in a standardized fashion with clinical and radiological examinations including plane X-rays and possibly CT scans.

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Title: How to prevent overlooking cervical spine injuries: pitfalls in spinal diagnostics
Authors: Uta Lange
Leonard Bastian
Christian W. Müller
Marc Busche
Christian Krettek
Publication date: 01-12-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Issue 10/2007
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Electronic ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-007-0370-3

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