Paediatric spinal trauma presenting to a UK major trauma centre

Purpose Paediatric spine trauma is uncommon and is managed differently from adults due to the anatomical differences of the paediatric spine. The paediatric spine is less ossified, with lax ligaments and a higher fulcrum in the c-spine which results in a different pattern of injuries. The aim of thi...

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Published in:Child's nervous system 2021-06, Vol.37 (6), p.1949-1956
Main Authors: Booker, James, Hall, Samuel, Dando, Alexander, Dare, Christopher, Davies, Evan, McGillion, Stephen, Mathad, Nijaguna, Waters, Ryan, Tsitouras, Vassilios, Mundil, Nilesh, Wahab, Salima, Chakraborty, Aabir
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Language:English
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Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Neurosciences
Neurosurgery
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Summary:Purpose Paediatric spine trauma is uncommon and is managed differently from adults due to the anatomical differences of the paediatric spine. The paediatric spine is less ossified, with lax ligaments and a higher fulcrum in the c-spine which results in a different pattern of injuries. The aim of this study is to provide a contemporary audit of paediatric spinal trauma. Methods A retrospective review was conducted using the Trauma and Audit Research Network database at a major trauma centre (2011–2018). All patients
ISSN:0256-7040
1433-0350
DOI:10.1007/s00381-021-05044-8