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Subaxial cervical spine trauma: evaluation and surgical decision-making.
Joaquim, Andrei F; Patel, Alpesh A.
Afiliação
  • Joaquim AF; Department of Neurosurgery, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil.
  • Patel AA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Global Spine J ; 4(1): 63-70, 2014 Feb.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24494184
Study Design Literature review. Objective To discuss the evaluation and management of subaxial cervical spine trauma (C3-7). Methods A literature review of the main imaging modalities, classification systems, and nonsurgical and surgical treatment performed. Results Computed tomography and reconstructions allow for accurate radiologic identification of subaxial cervical spine trauma in most cases. Magnetic resonance imaging can be utilized to evaluate the stabilizing discoligamentous complex, the nerves, and the spinal cord. The Subaxial Injury Classification (SLIC) is a new system that aids in injury classification and helps guide the decision-making process of conservative versus surgical treatment. Though promising, the SLIC system requires further validation. When the decision for surgical treatment is made, early decompression (less than 24 hours) has been associated with better neurologic recovery. Surgical treatment should be individualized based on the injury characteristics and surgeon's preferences. Conclusions The current state of subaxial cervical spine trauma is one of great progress. However, many questions remain unanswered. We need to continue to account for the individual patient, surgeon, and hospital circumstances that effect decision making and care.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Tipo de estudo: Prognostic_studies Idioma: En Revista: Global Spine J Ano de publicação: 2014 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Reino Unido

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Tipo de estudo: Prognostic_studies Idioma: En Revista: Global Spine J Ano de publicação: 2014 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Reino Unido