The subaxial cervical spine injury classification system: a novel approach to recognize the importance of morphology, neurology, and integrity of the disco …
Study Design. The classification system was derived through a literature review and expert
opinion of experienced spine surgeons. In addition, a multicenter reliability and validity study …
opinion of experienced spine surgeons. In addition, a multicenter reliability and validity study …
Update on critical care for acute spinal cord injury in the setting of polytrauma
Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) often occurs in patients with concurrent traumatic injuries
in other body systems. These patients with polytrauma pose unique challenges to clinicians …
in other body systems. These patients with polytrauma pose unique challenges to clinicians …
Intramedullary lesion length on postoperative magnetic resonance imaging is a strong predictor of ASIA impairment scale grade conversion following decompressive …
BACKGROUND: Evidence indicates that, over time, patients with spinal cord injury (SCI)
improve neurologically in various degrees. We sought to further investigate indicators of …
improve neurologically in various degrees. We sought to further investigate indicators of …
[PDF][PDF] Spinal trauma and spinal cord injury (SCI)
L van Den Hauwe, PC Sundgren… - Diseases of the Brain …, 2020 - library.oapen.org
CT has a higher sensitivity to fractures (especially involving the posterior elements) than
radiography. This rapid cross-sectional imaging assessment of the spinal axis has been …
radiography. This rapid cross-sectional imaging assessment of the spinal axis has been …
Predictors of outcome in acute traumatic central cord syndrome due to spinal stenosis
Object The objective of this study was to elucidate the relationship between admission
demographic data, validated injury severity measures on imaging studies, and clinical …
demographic data, validated injury severity measures on imaging studies, and clinical …
Efficacy of ultra-early (< 12 h), early (12–24 h), and late (> 24–138.5 h) surgery with magnetic resonance imaging-confirmed decompression in American Spinal Injury …
In cervical traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI), the therapeutic effect of timing of surgery on
neurological recovery remains uncertain. Additionally, the relationship between extent of …
neurological recovery remains uncertain. Additionally, the relationship between extent of …
Extent of spinal cord decompression in motor complete (American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale Grades A and B) traumatic spinal cord injury patients …
Although decompressive surgery following traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) is
recommended, adequate surgical decompression is rarely verified via imaging. We utilized …
recommended, adequate surgical decompression is rarely verified via imaging. We utilized …
Fractures of the cervical spine
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to review the literature on cervical spine fractures.
METHODS: The literature on the diagnosis, classification, and treatment of lower and upper …
METHODS: The literature on the diagnosis, classification, and treatment of lower and upper …
Management of acute traumatic central cord syndrome (ATCCS)
• Intensive care unit management of patients with acute traumatic central cord syndrome
(ATCCS), particularly patients with severe neurological deficits, is recommended.• Medical …
(ATCCS), particularly patients with severe neurological deficits, is recommended.• Medical …
Cervical spine injury: clinical and medico-legal overview
C Zanza, G Tornatore, C Naturale, Y Longhitano… - La radiologia …, 2023 - Springer
Spinal trauma is an important cause of disability worldwide. Injury to the cervical spine (CS)
occurs frequently after major trauma. 5–10% of patients with blunt trauma have a cervical …
occurs frequently after major trauma. 5–10% of patients with blunt trauma have a cervical …