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Upper thoracic spinal fractures in trauma patients - a diagnostic pitfall

, 2000
The diagnosis of upper thoracic spinal fractures in multiple-trauma patients remains a challenge. The clinical findings are often difficult to detect, especially in the presence of other (extremity) fractures, head injuries or in patients on respiratory ...
Ponsen, K. K., Edwin J.R van Beek, Mario Maas, Henk D Been, van Beek, E. J., Kees-Jan Ponsen, Maas, M., Been, H. D.   +7 more
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A Sternal Fracture Associated With Cervical Spinal Fracture

Clinical Case Reports
ABSTRACTSternal injuries are caused by two mechanisms: direct and indirect forces on the sternum. An indirect sternum fracture is usually caused by a forcible anteflexion of the spine. When a patient with back bruising complains of anterior chest pain, a sternal fracture should be considered in the differential diagnosis.
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Spinal Cord Injuries [Elektronisk resurs]

, 2010
Spinal cord injury can be classified as traumatic and non-traumatic. The traumatic spinal cord injuries (SCI) are caused by motor vehicle accidents (56 %), falls (14 %), firearm and violence-related (16.6 %) and sports injuries (7 %) [1].
Abul-Kasim, Kasim,, Strombeck, A, Sundgren, Pia,, Lund University.   +3 more
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Development of Therapies for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Using Gene Therapy and Nanotechnology [PDF]

, 2013
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease which is characterized by muscle weakness and atrophy. The disease arises from mutations in the survival motor neuron 1 (SMN1) gene causing degeneration of spinal cord motor neurons.
Little, Daniel
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Analysis of multilevel non-contiguous spinal fractures: A retrospective study [PDF]

, 2016
AIM OF THE STUDY: Aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence, levels involved, patterns of fractures, neurological deficits created, treatment options and outcome of noncontiguous multilevel spinal fractures.
Prabha Ramkumar, R
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Kyphoplasty as a Treatment Option for Traumatic Burst Fractures: A Case Series Evaluating Patient Outcomes and Functional Benefits

Brain Sciences
Background/Objectives: Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are minimally invasive approaches for spinal fractures aiming to reduce pain, increase mobilization, and prevent further vertebral height loss.
Anoop S. Chinthala, Barnabas Obeng-Gyasi, Trenton A. Line, Matthew K. Tobin, Gordon Mao, Bradley N. Bohnstedt   +5 more
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Management of Spinal Cord Injury and Cervical Spine Fractures

, 2022
Management of Spinal Cord Injury and Cervical Spine Fractures, Kate Czerniecka-Foxx, MD, Unity at Ridgeway ...
Czerniecka-Foxx, Kate
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Two Fractures of the Cervical Spine in Ankylosing Spondylitis 8 Years Apart

Journal of Spinal Surgery
The cervical spine is the most common site of spinal fractures in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). These fractures can occur either through the disc space or through the vertebral body itself.
Prasad Krishnan, Dimble Raju, Sayan Das
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Stability of spinal fractures and fracture dislocations [PDF]

Spinal Cord, 1971
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The effect of surgery and remodelling on spinal canal measurements after thoracolumbar burst fractures

, 2001
Bone fragments in the spinal canal after thoracolumbar spine injuries causing spinal canal narrowing is a frequent phenomenon. Efforts to remove such fragments are often considered.
Wang, Youxing,, Wessberg, Per,, Nordwall, Anders,, Irstam, Lars,   +3 more
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