title: The radiographic evaluation of spinal trauma.
abstract: The authors describe a systematic approach to the radiographic evaluation of spinal trauma, discussing cervical spine anatomy, the mechanism of injury, and classification of injuries, and then discuss several specific injuries of the cervical and thoracolumbar spine and their radiographic evaluation.
mesh_terms: D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries; D009809:Odontoid Process / Q000293:injuries; D011859:Radiography; D012622:Seat Belts / Q000009:adverse effects; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries