Assessing distraction of unstable cervical spine fractures with incorrectly fitted rigid collars - A cadaveric study
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Cervical collars are insufficient for immobilizing an unstable cervical spine injury.
BACKGROUND Cervical orthoses are commonly used for extrication, transportation, and definitive immobilization for cervical trauma patients. Various designs have been tested frequently in young, healthy individuals. To date, no one has reported the effectiveness of collar immobilization in the presence of an unstable mid-cervical spine. STUDY OBJECTIVES To determine the extent to which cervica...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Surgery
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1743-9191
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2016.08.186