Role of conservative treatment of cervical spine injuries.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1007/s00586-009-1116-4 and PMC identifier 2899724.
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Abstract
Conservative treatment still has an important role to play, despite the increasing possibilities of surgical treatment. Treatment starts at the site of trauma. Transportation and immobilisation in braces are discussed. Skeletal skull traction can be used for realignment and reduction, and eventually used in halo-vest treatment. The advantages and disadvantages of these different treatment options are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Cervical Vertebrae
- External Fixators
- Spinal Fractures
- Spinal Injuries
- Traction
Anatomy
- cervical spine