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Spinal Injuries in Polytrauma Patients

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In the United States, there are nearly 11,000 acute spinal cord injuries annually. Most injuries occur during motor vehicle collisions, with approximately 2–4% of blunt trauma patients presenting with a spinal column injury [1]. Groups that are at an increased risk for cervical spine injury include males, patients over 65 years old, and those of white or “other” ethnicity [2].

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James Devin, C., Okubadejo, G.O., Lee, J.Y. (2010). Spinal Injuries in Polytrauma Patients. In: Pape, HC., Peitzman, A., Schwab, C.W., Giannoudis, P.V. (eds) Damage Control Management in the Polytrauma Patient. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-89508-6_16

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