title: [Sprains and luxations of the cervical spine in children. Report on 17 cases].
abstract: Seventeen cases of sprains and luxations of the cervical spine in children are discussed. Radiological criteria of rotatory sprains and anteroposterior C1-C2 instability are presented in the 6 cases with these lesions, as well as those observed, only after several weeks, in 11 children with inferior cervical spine disorders (3 luxations of which 2 were chronic, and 8 severe sprains). The indications for therapy in each type of lesion are briefly discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001368:Axis, Cervical Vertebra / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001270:Cervical Atlas / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013997:Time Factors
vernacular_title: Entorses et luxations du rachis cervical chez l'enfant. A propos de 17 cas.