title: Pediatric spinal injuries.
abstract: Spinal injuries in children present unique challenges. The anatomy of the growing child affects injury patterns and subsequent care. There are many challenges for the child and family, but current research is providing hope for the future.
authors.affiliation: Broward General Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Janice S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Hayes
authors.forename: Trish
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Arriola
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001915:Braces; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009043:Motor Activity; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D018696:Neuroprotective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D012307:Risk Factors; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D015599:Trauma Severity Indices
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D018696:Neuroprotective Agents; D008775:Methylprednisolone