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  • Title: How to prevent overlooking cervical spine injuries: pitfalls in spinal diagnostics.
    Author: Lange U, Bastian L, Müller CW, Busche M, Krettek C.
    Journal: Arch Orthop Trauma Surg; 2007 Dec; 127(10):953-8. PubMed ID: 17579876.
    Abstract:
    Many patients with a cervical spine injury do not show clinical signs of the injury. Therefore, cervical spine trauma may not be recognized, especially in unconscious and multiply injured patients. Due to proximity to the spinal cord, neurological deficits inclusive of complete tetraplegia are possible. Since cervical spine injuries are typically associated with injuries at other spinal levels, accurate knowledge of the trauma mechanism is essential. Even mild clinical symptoms need to be carefully evaluated in a standardized fashion with clinical and radiological examinations including plane X-rays and possibly CT scans.
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