Pediatric Spine Trauma: A Brief Review
Nikita G. Alexiades, Frank Parisi, Richard C. E. Anderson
Abstract
Pediatric spinal trauma is a broad topic with nuances specific to each anatomic region of the spinal column. The purpose of this report is to provide a brief review highlighting the most important and common clinical issues regarding the diagnosis and management of pediatric spine trauma. Detailed descriptions of imaging findings along with specific operative and nonoperative management of each fracture and dislocation type are beyond the scope of this review.
Topics & Concepts
Spinal traumaMedicineScope (computer science)Pediatric traumaSpinal columnVertebral columnIntensive care medicineSurgerySpinal cordMedical emergencyPoison controlInjury preventionPsychiatryComputer scienceProgramming languageSpinal Fractures and Fixation TechniquesPelvic and Acetabular InjuriesSpine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology