Overdistraction of cervical spine injuries with the use of skull traction: a report of two cases.
Two cases in which cervical spine overdistraction occurred with the use of skull traction are described. A summary of the clinical presentations and definitive treatment together with some bibliographic references are discussed. Finally, suggestions regarding how to avoid overdistraction when using skull traction are given.
Gruenberg
M F
MF
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Italiano Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Rechtine
G R
GR
Chrin
A M
AM
Solá
C A
CA
Ortolán
E G
EG
D000328:Adult; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D012886:Skull; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014143:Traction / Q000009:adverse effects*