Head and Neck Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of SCIWORA?
A
Spinal Cord Injury Without Radiological Abnormality
- Defined as objective signs of myelopathy as a result of trauma with no evidence of fracture or ligament instability on xray/CT
Thought to be due to
- Cord ischaemia from vasc injury
- Excessive transient movement with trauma
2
Q
What are the problems with spinal immobilisation in children?
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3
Q
Which of the main C-spine fractures are stable and unstable?
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4
Q
What are the cervical spine lines that need to be assessed on CT/Xray?
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