Methods: Search was done in Medline, Embase, Scopus and Web of Science until June
2022. Observational studies with direct comparison of CCR and NEXUS criteria in detection …

Spinal fractures are the third most common traumatic injury in older people, of which cervical
spine injuries make up around 15%. They are predominantly seen in people living with …

Background A consistent approach to cervical spine injury (CSI) clearance for patients 65
and older remains a challenge. Clinical clearance algorithms like the National Emergency X …

Objectives Fifteen potentially low value practices in adult orthopaedic trauma care were
previously identified in a scoping review. The aim of this study was to synthesise the …

Objectives The effectiveness of current assessment tools for cervical fracture are mixed with
respect to elderly patients. We aim to examine utility of history and physical exam to assess …

Objective Inter‐hospital transfers are increasingly common due to the regionalisation of
healthcare, but are associated with patient discomfort, high costs and adverse events. The …

Results participant flow diagram.(a) Twenty were transferred from another hospital, three
died before neurosurgical advice and two in long-term C-spine collar before presentation;(b) …

In this chapter, the questions and answers are intended to cover the following topics in
relation to spinal neurotrauma: epidemiology, pathophysiology, mechanisms of injury …

Spinal trauma is among the most common causes of death among young and healthy
individuals. Additionally, due to disability, spinal injury places an enormous burden on both …

The aim of this evidence-based project was to implement the Canadian C-Spine Rule
guideline for low-risk c-spine injury in a urban urgent care in order to reduce unnecessary …