title: Injuries of the cervical spine.
abstract: There has been a world-wide increase in serious neck injuries. Better understanding of the altered physiology of spinal man, and the employment of the appropriate supportive measures, has led to a lessening in morbidity. These general measures and the indications for surgery are discussed.
mesh_terms: D001342:Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D001368:Axis, Cervical Vertebra / Q000293:injuries; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy