| Literature DB >> 1249616 |
E Zimmerman, J Grant, W M Vise, D Yashon, W E Hunt.
Abstract
Two patients with bursting fractures of the atlas vertebra are presented. The use of a halo apparatus as an effective alternative to bedrest and cervical traction in these patients is discussed. Polytomography was helpful in establishing an accurate diagnosis.Entities:
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Year: 1976 PMID： 1249616 DOI： 10.3171/jns.1976.44.3.0372
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Neurosurg ISSN： 0022-3085 Impact factor: 5.115