Management of cervical spine trauma in children
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Cervical spine trauma in children: a review.
Injuries of the cervical spine are relatively rare in children but are a distinct clinical entity compared with those found in adults. The unique biomechanics of the pediatric cervical spine lead to a different distribution of injuries and distinct radiographic features. Children younger than 9 years of age usually have upper cervical injuries, whereas older children, whose biomechanics more cl...
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عنوان ژورنال: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
سال: 2018
ISSN: 1863-9933,1863-9941
DOI: 10.1007/s00068-018-0992-x