Cervical spine injury in association with craniomaxillofacial fractures

• Published in: Plastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) Vol. 121; no. 1; p. 201
• Main Authors: Elahi, Mohammed M, Brar, Mantaj S, Ahmed, Najma, Howley, D Brent, Nishtar, Saadia, Mahoney, James L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.01.2008
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Cervical Vertebrae; Comorbidity; Craniocerebral Trauma - epidemiology; Facial Bones - injuries; Facial Injuries - epidemiology; Female; Humans; Incidence; Male; Maxillofacial Injuries - epidemiology; Middle Aged; Retrospective Studies; Skull Fractures - epidemiology; Spinal Injuries - epidemiology; Trauma Centers - statistics & numerical data

The incidence of cervical spine injuries associated with facial fractures varies from study to study. There is general agreement that immediate management of cervical spine injuries is mandatory to prevent further neurologic injury. Nevertheless, disagreement exists as to the actual incidence of cer...