Routine Evaluation of the Cervical Spine in Head-Injured Patients with Dynamic Fluoroscopy: A Reappraisal

W. Davis, James; L. Kaups, Krista; A. Cunningham, Mark; N. Parks, Steven; Nowak, Thomas; F. Bilello, John; Williams, Justin

doi:10.1097/00005373-200106000-00011

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Routine Evaluation of the Cervical Spine in Head-Injured Patients with Dynamic Fluoroscopy: A Reappraisal

Published • Jun 1, 2001

Authors:

James W. Davis

Krista L. Kaups

Mark A. Cunningham

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The mechanism for clearing the cervical spine in patients with altered mental status remains controversial. Recommendations have ranged from removal of the cervical collar after 24 hours in patients with normal radiographs, to indefinite immobilization in a cervical collar, and recently ...

Subject

Fluoroscopy

Medicine

Cervical collar

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