Cervical spine injuries in children.
Review of 24 consecutive cases of cervical spine injuries in children were reviewed showed that this uncommon injury occurred at a rate of 1.2 cases per year. Associated injuries occurred in 38%, and neurologic injury occurred in 29%, including two deaths. Results showed that 43% of children with neurologic injuries recovered. Nonoperative treatment was successful in 95%; however, 14% later developed kyphotic deformities. Surgical stabilization is recommended for flexion injuries associated with late sequelae and for compression (burst) fractures associated with neurologic injuries.
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Akron General Medical Center, Ohio.
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D000293:Adolescent; D001915:Braces; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014945:Wound Healing