Multiple noncontiguous fractures of the cervical spine.
Multiple noncontiguous fracture-subluxations of the cervical spine are fractures and subluxations separated by at least one normal intervening cervical vertebra. A review of all 66 consecutive cervical spine fractures treated by the Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Ottawa during 26 consecutive months revealed six such cases (9%). These injuries are more common than previously recognized. Special consideration is required in their treatment because of the presence of a mobile intermediate segment in some of these patients.
Shear
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Division of Neurosurgery, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Hugenholtz
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H
Richard
M T
MT
Russell
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NA
Peterson
E W
EW
Benoit
B G
BG
da Silva
V F
VF
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D008297:Male; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011859:Radiography; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D014143:Traction; D014945:Wound Healing