TY - JOUR
T1 - Pediatric craniovertebral junction trauma
AU - Oppenlander, Mark E.
AU - Clark, Justin C.
AU - Sonntag, Volker K H
AU - Theodore, Nicholas
PY - 2014
Y1 - 2014
N2 - The craniovertebral junction consists of the occiput, atlas, and axis, along with their strong ligamentous attachments. Because of its unique anatomical considerations, trauma to the craniovertebral junction requires specialized care. Children with potential injuries to the craniovertebral junction and cervical spinal cord demand specific considerations compared to adult patients. Prehospital immobilization techniques, diagnostic studies, and spinal injury patterns among young children can be different from those in adults. This review highlights the unique aspects in diagnosis and management of children with real or potential craniovertebral junction injuries.
AB - The craniovertebral junction consists of the occiput, atlas, and axis, along with their strong ligamentous attachments. Because of its unique anatomical considerations, trauma to the craniovertebral junction requires specialized care. Children with potential injuries to the craniovertebral junction and cervical spinal cord demand specific considerations compared to adult patients. Prehospital immobilization techniques, diagnostic studies, and spinal injury patterns among young children can be different from those in adults. This review highlights the unique aspects in diagnosis and management of children with real or potential craniovertebral junction injuries.
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U2 - 10.1007/978-3-319-01065-6_12
DO - 10.1007/978-3-319-01065-6_12
M3 - Review article
C2 - 24265053
AN - SCOPUS:84979822861
SN - 0095-4829
VL - 40
SP - 333
EP - 353
JO - Advances and technical standards in neurosurgery
JF - Advances and technical standards in neurosurgery
ER -