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August 26, 2025Open Access

Pediatric Cervical Spine Injuries – A Descriptive Analysis of Thirty-Two Years of Experience at a Trauma Centre

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MCMaria Clara CorreiaDSDjail SantosMRMiguel Relvas‐Silva

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Overview

Retrospective analysis reveals outcomes of cervical spine trauma in children, highlighting injury mechanisms and management strategies.

Key Points

  • Pediatric C-spine trauma showed 102 cases over 32 years, with a notable mortality rate of 16.5%.
  • Injuries were categorized with younger children having more upper cervical injuries at 55.6% compared to 53% in older children.
  • Statistical analysis indicated significant findings at p = 0.004, emphasizing the importance of primary evaluation.
  • Findings reveal associated injuries impact mortality rates, underscoring the need for improved management strategies.

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Correia et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af7dec7567bf4f94ff4816https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7244574/v1
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