Upper Cervical Spine Trauma: WFNS Spine Committee Recommendations
Óscar L. Alves, Leopoldina Pereira, Se-Hoon Kim, А. А. Grin, Nobuyuki Shimokawa, Н. А. Коновалов, Mehemet Zileli
Abstract
Craniovertebral junction (CVJ) trauma is a challenging clinical condition. Being a highly mobile functional unit at the junction of the skull and the vertebral column, traumatic events in this area may produce devastating neurological complications and death. Additionally, many of the CVJ traumatic injuries can be left undiagnosed or even raise difficult treatment dilemmas. We present a literature review in the format of recommendations on the diagnosis and management of different scenarios for upper cervical trauma and produce recommendations, which can be applicable to various areas of the globe.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCervical spineCervical spine injuryVertebral columnSurgerySkullSpinal Fractures and Fixation TechniquesSpine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyPelvic and Acetabular Injuries