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Traumatic Disorders of the Cervical Spine

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The child’s cervical spine often presents a diagnostic dilemma. The presence of cervical growth plates, lack of complete ossification, unique developmental aspects, and hypermobility are causes of confusion in the interpretation of cervical radiographs in children with neck pain or stiffness [1]. Cervical spine radiographs in children are notoriously difficult to interpret. Lack of familiarity with normal growth and development and poorly positioned films make diagnosis difficult and can lead to problems in management [2].

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    Malcolm Macnicol

  4. Orthopädie, Olgahospital, Bismarckstr. 8, Stuttgart, 70176, Germany

    Klausdieter Parsch

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Hensinger, R.N. (2010). Traumatic Disorders of the Cervical Spine. In: Benson, M., Fixsen, J., Macnicol, M., Parsch, K. (eds) Children's Orthopaedics and Fractures. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-611-3_52

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