Radiographic assessment of the cervical spine in asymptomatic trauma patients.

Hadley, M N; Walters, B C; Grabb, P A; Oyesiku, N M; Przybylski, G J; Resnick, D K; Ryken, T C · Neurosurgery · 2002

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Abstract

Radiographic assessment of the cervical spine is not recommended in trauma patients who are awake, alert, and not intoxicated, who are without neck pain or tenderness, and who do not have significant associated injuries that detract from their general evaluation.

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