[Initial Medical Care for Spinal Injury]

No Shinkei Geka. 2023 Nov;51(6):1051-1061. doi: 10.11477/mf.1436204851.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Neurosurgeons who treat head traumas often encounter cervical spinal injuries. They should be aware of the neurological symptoms, the severity of the symptoms, and the imaging features of cervical injuries. When surgery is required, fixation is often performed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cervical Vertebrae / injuries
  • Cervical Vertebrae / surgery
  • Craniocerebral Trauma*
  • Humans
  • Spinal Cord Injuries* / diagnosis
  • Spinal Cord Injuries* / surgery
  • Spinal Injuries* / diagnosis
  • Spinal Injuries* / surgery