[HTML][HTML] The craniocervical junction: embryology, anatomy, biomechanics and imaging in blunt trauma

CE Offiah, E Day - Insights into imaging, 2017 - Springer
Imaging of the blunt traumatic injuries to the craniocervical junction can be challenging but
central to improving morbidity and mortality related to such injury. The radiologist has a …

Management of CSF leak in base of skull fractures in adults

SY Phang, K Whitehouse, L Lee, H Khalil… - British journal of …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Aims: CSF leaks are not uncommon after a base of skull fracture. Currently there is no
standardised algorithm for the investigation and management of post-traumatic CSF leaks …

Acute management of traumatic cervical spinal cord injury

AE Ropper, MT Neal, N Theodore - Practical neurology, 2015 - pn.bmj.com
Patients with acute cervical spinal cord injury present complex clinical challenges. These
injuries may result in motor and sensory deficits and also in cardiovascular and respiratory …

Upper cervical injuries–a rational approach to guide surgical management

AF Joaquim, E Ghizoni, H Tedeschi… - The journal of spinal …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Context The complex anatomy and the importance of ligaments in providing stability at the
upper cervical spine region (O–C1–C2) require the use of many imaging modalities to …

Multidetector CT of blunt cervical spine trauma in adults

D Dreizin, M Letzing, CW Sliker, FH Chokshi… - Radiographics, 2014 - pubs.rsna.org
A number of new developments in cervical spine imaging have transpired since the
introduction of 64-section computed tomographic (CT) scanners in 2004. An increasing body …

Injuries of the upper cervical spine—how can instability be identified?

S Liao, MK Jung, L Hörnig, PA Grützner… - International …, 2020 - Springer
Objective The diagnosis of instability of the injured upper cervical spine remains
controversial, due to its complicated anatomical configuration and biomechanical property …

Occipital condyle fractures. Prospective follow-up of 31 cases within 5 years at a level 1 trauma centre

FJ Mueller, B Fuechtmeier, B Kinner, M Rosskopf… - European Spine …, 2012 - Springer
Purpose Prospective investigation of incidence and outcome of occipital condyle fractures
(OCF) in a level 1 trauma centre. Methods Over a period of 5 years, we prospectively …

Epidemiology and imaging classification of pediatric cervical spine injuries: 12-year experience at a level 1 trauma center

NM Beckmann, NR Chinapuvvula… - American Journal of …, 2020 - Am Roentgen Ray Soc
OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to describe the epidemiology and imaging
characteristics of cervical spine injuries in children with blunt trauma. MATERIALS AND …

Essentials of spine trauma imaging: radiographs, CT, and MRI

AS Jo, Z Wilseck, MS Manganaro, M Ibrahim - Seminars in Ultrasound, CT …, 2018 - Elsevier
Traumatic injuries of the spine portend long-term morbidity and mortality. Timely diagnosis
and appropriate management of mechanical instability of the spine is of utmost importance …

Occipital condyle fractures

N Theodore, B Aarabi, SS Dhall, DE Gelb… - …, 2013 - journals.lww.com
• External cervical immobilization is recommended for all types of OCFs. More rigid external
immobilization in a halo vest device should be considered for bilateral OCF.• Halo vest …