Injuries to the lumbar spine: identification and management.
Fifteen percent of spinal injuries occur in the lumbosacral region. Damage to the spinal cord or cauda equina is a possible complication. Thorough assessment of all trauma patients for such injuries will result in early diagnosis and optimal outcome can be achieved. This article looks at the identification and management of injuries to the lumbar spine.
Woolard
Alexander
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Department of Orthopaedics, University College Hospital, Cecil Flemming House, Grafton Way, WC1E 6DB.
Oussedik
Sam
S
D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization / Q000379:methods; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D020196:Trauma, Nervous System / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy