Hyperextension injuries of the cervical spine. Magnetic resonance findings.
Eleven patients with acute cervical hyper-extension injury underwent magnetic resonance examination. Magnetic resonance was particularly helpful in diagnosing both intrinsic cord contusion and extradural compression. When spinal cord compromise was present, surgery was undertaken without resort to myelography.
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212-9986.
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Goldberg
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Rothfus
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Deeb
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Frankel
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Wilberger
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Daffner
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D013128:Spinal Osteophytosis / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed