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Review
. 2011 May;27(5):705-17.
doi: 10.1007/s00381-010-1342-4. Epub 2010 Nov 21.

Pediatric cervical spine injuries: a comprehensive review

Martin Mortazavi  1 , Pankaj A Gore, Steve Chang, R Shane Tubbs, Nicholas Theodore
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Review

Pediatric cervical spine injuries: a comprehensive review

Martin Mortazavi et al. Childs Nerv Syst. 2011 May.

Abstract

Introduction: Cervical spine injuries can be life-altering issues in the pediatric population. The aim of the present paper was to review this literature.

Conclusions: A comprehensive knowledge of the special anatomy and biomechanics of the spine of children is essential in diagnosis and treating issues related to spine injuries.

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