title: Cervical spine injuries in children.
abstract: While cervical spine injuries are unusual in children, when they occur they frequently cause death or life-long disability. The primary care practitioner should be familiar with the signs and symptoms of cervical spine injuries, know the proper techniques of initial management, and engage in anticipatory guidance to prevent these injuries.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis Children's Hospital, MO 63110-1077, USA.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Manary
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Jaffe
mesh_terms: D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014187:Transportation of Patients