Pediatric spinal injuries.
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.
Hayes
Janice S
JS
Broward General Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA.
Arriola
Trish
T
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
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D018696:Neuroprotective Agents; D008775:Methylprednisolone