title: Spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality (SCIWORA).
abstract: Spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality (SCIWORA) is associated with self-reducing transient subluxation or distraction of the juvenile spine. It accounts for about 40% of spinal injuries in children under sixteen. Children's anatomical features increase their susceptibility to hyperflexion, hyperextension and distraction mechanisms. Nursing management includes an awareness of two of its greatest dangers: a delay in onset of symptoms and a possible recurrence. If these dangers are identified early, the child's potential for recovery is maximized.
authors.affiliation: Triton College in River Grove, Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Marinier
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Rodts
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Connolly
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000451:nursing; D008297:Male; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011859:Radiography; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000451:nursing; D013997:Time Factors