Abstract
Study Design. Case reports of stage 4 compressive-extension injury (CES-4). Objective. To present CES-4, which has been known as a theoretical stage. Summary of Background Data. Compressive-extension stage 3 and 4 lesion has been considered as theoretical stages between the mild and advanced lesions of the compressive-extension phylogeny. Methods. Clinical and radiologic details are presented documenting the CES-4 injury. Results. The authors have encountered 2 cases of CES-4 injury and in this study report the radiographic findings and describe the surgical treatment of the cases. Conclusion. CES-4 is not a theoretical stage.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | E733-E738 |
Journal | Spine |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 15 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cervical spine
- Compressive-extension injury
- Fracture
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Clinical Neurology