TRAUMATIC CERVICAL INJURIES and STABILITY
Journal Title: Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery - Year 1992, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Cervical region of the vertebral column is weak and can easily be injured during trauma. İn United States, 40-50 per 1,000,000 new spinal trauma occurs, and 60% is located at cervical region. The most freçuent reason is the traffic accidents. Transporting the patients to the hospital, early reduction and surgical stabilization are important factors for mor-tality and morbity rate.
Authors and Affiliations
Ü. ACAR, M. GÜNER, A. ÖSÜN, S. ERBAYRAKTAR, B. BİLGE
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