Pediatric cervical spine injuries: A comprehensive review

Martin Mortazavi; Pankaj A. Gore; Steve Chang; R. Shane Tubbs; Nicholas Theodore

doi:10.1007/s00381-010-1342-4

Pediatric cervical spine injuries: A comprehensive review

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

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	705-717
Number of pages	13
Journal	Child's Nervous System
Volume	27
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-010-1342-4
State	Published - May 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Anatomy
Biomechanics
Children
Injury
Pathology
Spinal column

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Clinical Neurology

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