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 …

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 …

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 …

Immobilisation in occipital condyle fractures: A systematic review

O Musbahi, AHA Khan, MO Anwar, H Chaudery… - Clinical Neurology and …, 2018 - Elsevier
Objectives The objectives of this review are to determine the level of evidence for the
management of OCF, compare outcomes of different immobilisation, and to review the …

[HTML][HTML] Fractures of the occipital condyle clinical spectrum and course in eight patients

A Krüger, L Oberkircher, T Frangen… - … Junction and Spine, 2013 - journals.lww.com
Materials and Methods: All patients presenting with multiple trauma from 1993 to 2006 were
analyzed retrospectively. Characteristics and course of the treatment were evaluated. Follow …

Occipital condyle fracture in the pediatric population: A management algorithm and systematic review

MM Morcos, DS Liu, AR Farid, P See… - Journal of Children's …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Purpose: This study aims to develop an accessible stepwise management algorithm for
pediatric presentations of occipital condyle fractures (OCFs) based on a systematic review of …