Cervical spine injury in the elderly: imaging features |
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Authors: | S Ehara Tadashi Shimamura |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Radiology, Iwate Medical University School of Medicine, Morioka 020-8505, Japan, JP;(2) Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Iwate Medical University School of Medicine, Morioka 020-8505, Japan, JP |
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Abstract: | An increase in the elderly population has resulted in an increased incidence of cervical spine injury in this group. No specific
type of cervical spine trauma is seen in the elderly, although dens fractures are reported to be common. Hyperextension injuries
due to falling and the resultant central cord syndrome in the mid and lower cervical segments due to decreased elasticity
as a result of spondylosis may be also characteristic. The imaging features of cervical spine injury are often modified by
associated spondylosis deformans, DISH and other systemic disorders. The value of MR imaging in such cases is emphasized.
Received: 14 April 2000 Revision requested: 30 June 2000 Revision received: 18 August 2000 Accepted: 4 October 2000 |
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Keywords: | Vertebral fractures Cervical spine Dens fractures Hyperextension injury Spondylosis deformans DISH Plain radiography MR imaging |
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