Utility of bedside assessment to evaluate for cervical-spine fracture post ground-level fall for patients 65 years and older

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeremy R. Williams ◽  
Aaron J. Muesch ◽  
James E. Svenson ◽  
Alexander W. Clegg ◽  
Brian W. Patterson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Ground Level ◽  
Spine Fracture ◽  
Cervical Spine Fracture

Surgical treatment of cervical spine fractures in ankylosing spondylitis patients: posterior stabilization using intraoperative CT scanner-based navigation

2020 ◽  
Vol 99 (5) ◽  
pp. 212-218
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Ankylosing Spondylitis ◽  
Ct Imaging ◽  
Spine Fracture ◽  
Cervical Spine Fracture ◽  
Posterior Stabilization ◽  
Visceral Injury ◽  
Intraoperative Ct ◽  
Screw Insertion ◽  
Spinal Navigation

Introduction: The authors analyzed a series of ankylosing spondylitis patients with cervical spine fracture undergoing posterior stabilization using spinal navigation based on intraoperative CT imaging. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy and safety of navigated posterior stabilization and to analyze the adequacy of this method for treatment of fractures in ankylosed cervical spine. Methods: Prospectively collected clinical data, together with radiological documentation of a series of 8 consecutive patients with 9 cervical spine fracture were included in the analysis. The evaluation of screw insertion accuracy based on postoperative CT imaging, description of instrumentation- related complications and evaluation of morphological and clinical results were the subjects of interest. Results: Of the 66 implants inserted in all cervical levels and in upper thoracic spine, only 3 screws (4.5%) did not meet the criteria of anatomically correct insertion. Neither screw malposition nor any other intraoperative events were complicated by any neural, vascular or visceral injury. Thus we did not find a reason to change implant position intraoperatively or during the postoperative period. The quality of intraoperative CT imaging in our group of patients was sufficient for reliable trajectory planning and implant insertion in all segments, irrespective of the habitus, positioning method and comorbidities. In addition to stabilization of the fracture, the posterior approach also allows reducing preoperative kyphotic position of the cervical spine. In all patients, we achieved a stable situation with complete bone fusion of the anterior part of the spinal column and lateral masses at one year follow-up. Conclusion: Spinal navigation based on intraoperative CT imaging has proven to be a reliable and safe method of stabilizing cervical spine with ankylosing spondylitis. The strategy of posterior stabilization seems to be a suitable method providing high primary stability and the conditions for a subsequent high fusion rate.

Cervical spine fracture following a motor vehicle accident

1988 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 179-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
William F. Eckhardt ◽  
Michael Doyle ◽  
Alan Woodward ◽  
Irwin Freundlich ◽  
Francis X. Rockett
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Motor Vehicle Accident ◽  
Spine Fracture ◽  
Cervical Spine Fracture ◽  
Vehicle Accident

scholarly journals Age and Other Risk Factors Influencing Long-Term Mortality in Patients With Traumatic Cervical Spine Fracture

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 215145931877088 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Bank ◽  
Katie Gibbs ◽  
Cristina Sison ◽  
Nawshin Kutub ◽  
Angelos Papatheodorou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Hospital Mortality ◽  
Spine Fracture ◽  
Cervical Spine Fracture ◽  
Spine Fractures ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Cervical Spine Fractures ◽  
Long Term Mortality

Objective: To identify clinical or demographic variables that influence long-term mortality, as well as in-hospital mortality, with a particular focus on the effects of age. Summary and Background Data: Cervical spine fractures with or without spinal cord injury (SCI) disproportionately impact the elderly who constitute an increasing percentage of the US population. Methods: We analyzed data collected for 10 years at a state-designated level I trauma center to identify variables that influenced in-hospital and long-term mortality among elderly patients with traumatic cervical spine fracture with or without SCI. Acute in-hospital mortality was determined from hospital records and long-term mortality within the study period (2003-2013) was determined from the National Death Index. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses were used to identify factors influencing survival. Results: Data from patients (N = 632) with cervical spine fractures were analyzed, the majority (66%) of whom were geriatric (older than age 64). Most patients (62%) had a mild/moderate injury severity score (ISS; median, interquartile range: 6, 5). Patients with SCI had significantly longer lengths of stay (14.1 days), days on a ventilator (3.5 days), and higher ISS (14.9) than patients without SCI ( P < .0001 for all). Falls were the leading mechanism of injury for patients older than age 64. Univariate analysis identified that long-term survival decreased significantly for all patients older than age 65 (hazard ratio [HR]: 1.07; P < .0001). Multivariate analysis demonstrated age (HR: 1.08; P < .0001), gender (HR: 1.60; P < .0007), and SCI status (HR: 1.45, P < .02) significantly influenced survival during the study period. Conclusion: This study identified age, gender, and SCI status as significant variables for this study population influencing long-term survival among patients with cervical spine fractures. Our results support the growing notion that cervical spine injuries in geriatric patients with trauma may warrant additional research.

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