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Assessing multiple trauma: is the cervical spine enough?

J M Pal1, D S Mulder, R A Brown

  • 1Department of Surgery, Montreal General Hospital, Quebec, Canada.

The Journal of Trauma
|August 1, 1988
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Evaluating only the cervical spine is insufficient for multiple trauma patients with spinal fractures. Prompt radiological assessment of the entire spinal column is crucial to prevent further injuries, especially in patients with altered sensorium.

Area of Science:

  • Traumatology
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Spinal column fractures are a significant concern in multiple trauma patients.
  • Current evaluation protocols may focus predominantly on the cervical spine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if isolated cervical spine evaluation is adequate for trauma patients with spinal fractures.
  • To highlight the importance of a comprehensive spinal assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 63 multiple trauma patients with spinal column fractures.
  • Descriptive analysis of fracture locations and associated injuries.

Main Results:

  • The majority of spinal fractures occurred in the thoracic and lumbosacral regions, not the cervical spine.

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  • A significant number of spinal fractures were associated with neurologic complications.

    • Conclusions:

    • Evaluation limited to the cervical spine is inadequate for multiple trauma patients.
    • Prompt, whole-spine radiological evaluation is essential to prevent secondary injuries.
    • Patients with multiple injuries and altered sensorium require complete spinal protection and radiological clearance.