title: Radiologic 'clearance' of the traumatized cervical spine.
abstract: Rapid, thorough and cost effective radiologic evaluation of the traumatized spine can be performed through a tailored sequential approach. The radiologic evaluation is performed in conjunction with clinical management, and therefore communication between clinical and radiological services is essential. Judicious use of CT and MRI can provide critical information, particularly in the symptomatic patient with 'normal' radiographs.
authors.affiliation: Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Box 980-615, MCV Station, Richmond, Va 23298, USA.
authors.forename: C W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Hayes
keywords: Cervical spine injury; Radiologic clearance; radiologic evaluation