Joon Y Lee1, Ahmad Nassr, Jason C Eck, Alexander R Vaccaro. 1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Kaufmann Building, Suite 1010, 3471 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. joonyunglee@yahoo.com
Abstract
BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Cervical spine dislocations represent an area of great controversy among spine surgeons. PURPOSE: The purpose of this review is to present the specific areas of controversy and to provide a review of the literature. STUDY DESIGN: A case of cervical spine dislocation is presented to illustrate the major controversies related to the treatment of cervical spine dislocations. METHODS: A review of the literature is presented regarding the major controversial aspects of the treatment of cervical spine dislocations. RESULTS: The major areas of controversy include the choice of imaging, closed versus open reduction and surgical approach. CONCLUSIONS: Guidelines for the management of cervical spine dislocations are presented based on evidence-based medicine.
BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Cervical spine dislocations represent an area of great controversy among spine surgeons. PURPOSE: The purpose of this review is to present the specific areas of controversy and to provide a review of the literature. STUDY DESIGN: A case of cervical spine dislocation is presented to illustrate the major controversies related to the treatment of cervical spine dislocations. METHODS: A review of the literature is presented regarding the major controversial aspects of the treatment of cervical spine dislocations. RESULTS: The major areas of controversy include the choice of imaging, closed versus open reduction and surgical approach. CONCLUSIONS: Guidelines for the management of cervical spine dislocations are presented based on evidence-based medicine.
Authors: Anita R Gross; Faith Kaplan; Stacey Huang; Mahweesh Khan; P Lina Santaguida; Lisa C Carlesso; Joy C Macdermid; David M Walton; Justin Kenardy; Anne Söderlund; Arianne Verhagen; Jan Hartvigsen Journal: Open Orthop J Date: 2013-09-20