Pathophysiology of Spinal Cord Injury
Pathophysiology of Spinal Cord Injury Sarah Anne Figley James W. Austin James W. Rowland Michael G. Fehlings Spinal cord injury (SCI)—which can result from sudden trauma or progressive spinal cord…
The Use of Cervical Orthoses, Halo Devices, and Traction in Children
The Use of Cervical Orthoses, Halo Devices, and Traction in Children Lawson A.B. Copley John P. Dormans The orthoses and immobilization techniques used in children demonstrate a spectrum of ability…
Spinal Cord Injury: Assessment and Neurologic Classification
Spinal Cord Injury: Assessment and Neurologic Classification Perry Dhaliwal Lori Anne Archer Steven Casha Among the many concerns in the initial management of a trauma patient, spinal cord injury presents…
Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia
Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia Rodolfo Hakim Mark G. Luciano The most frequently encountered forms of Chiari malformation are Chiari I and II malformations. Both are characterized by a congenital downward…
Treatment of Cervical Spine Instability in the Pediatric Patient
Treatment of Cervical Spine Instability in the Pediatric Patient Denis S. Drummond Stephanie R. Cody Nina Agrawal John P. Dormans Instability of the cervical spine in children can result from…
Torticollis in Children
Torticollis in Children William C. Warner Jr. Derek M. Kelly Derived from the Latin words, “tortus” and “collum,” the term torticollis literally means “twisted neck.” Torticollis in children has multiple…
Cervical Spine Injuries in Children
Cervical Spine Injuries in Children Stephen R. Thompson Paul D. Sponseller Cervical spine injuries in children represent a different spectrum of pathology compared to adults. Injury to the cervical spine…
Cervical Spine Tumors and Infections in Children
Cervical Spine Tumors and Infections in Children Alexandre Arkader John P. Dormans Cervical spine tumors and infections, including diskitis, vertebral osteomyelitis, and disk calcification are very rare conditions in children….
Miscellaneous Conditions of the Cervical Spine: Neurofibromatosis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Rickets
Miscellaneous Conditions of the Cervical Spine: Neurofibromatosis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Rickets Viral V. Jain Alvin H. Crawford Knowledge of pediatric cervical spine disorders in neurofibromatosis (NF), juvenile rheumatoid arthritis…
The Cervical Spine and Skeletal Dysplasia
The Cervical Spine and Skeletal Dysplasia William G. Mackenzie Suken A. Shah Masakazu Takemitsu OVERVIEW Cervical spine disorders in skeletal dysplasia patients are very common. The wide spectrum of pathology…
