Pediatric Spine Trauma: A Brief Review
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- DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyaa119
Pediatric Spine Trauma: A Brief Review
Abstract
Pediatric spinal trauma is a broad topic with nuances specific to each anatomic region of the spinal column. The purpose of this report is to provide a brief review highlighting the most important and common clinical issues regarding the diagnosis and management of pediatric spine trauma. Detailed descriptions of imaging findings along with specific operative and nonoperative management of each fracture and dislocation type are beyond the scope of this review.
Keywords: Cervical spine clearance; Pediatric spine; Pediatric spine trauma; Spine; Trauma.
Copyright © 2020 by the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
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