Radiologic ‘clearance’ of the traumatized cervical spine

Issue title: The Injured Spine

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Hayes, Curtis W.

Affiliations: Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Box 980-615, MCV Station, Richmond, Va 23298, USA

Abstract: Rapid, thorough and cost effective radiologic evaluation of the traumatized spine can be performed through a tailored sequential approach. The radiologic evaluation is performed in conjunction with clinical management, and therefore communication between clinical and radiological services is essential. Judicious use of CT and MRI can provide critical information, particularly in the symptomatic patient with ‘normal’ radiographs.

Keywords: Cervical spine injury, Radiologic clearance, radiologic evaluation

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1995-5212

Journal: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 179-182, 1995