title: Multiple noncontiguous fractures of the cervical spine.
abstract: 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.
authors: Division of Neurosurgery, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Shear
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Hugenholtz
authors: M T
authors: MT
authors: Richard
authors: N A
authors: NA
authors: Russell
authors: E W
authors: EW
authors: Peterson
authors: B G
authors: BG
authors: Benoit
authors: V F
authors: VF
authors: da Silva
mesh_terms: 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