Validity of a Set of Clinical Criteria to Rule Out Injury to the Cervical Spine in Patients with Blunt Trauma

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Authors

Jerome R. Hoffman · University of California, Los Angeles

William R. Mower · University of California, Los Angeles

Allan B. Wolfson · University of Pittsburgh

Michael I. Zucker · University of California, Los Angeles

Abstract

A simple decision instrument based on clinical criteria can help physicians to identify reliably the patients who need radiography of the cervical spine after blunt trauma. Application of this instrument could reduce the use of imaging in such patients.

Topics & Keywords

Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries Radiology practices and education

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 343, Issue 2, pp. 94-99

DOI: 10.1056/nejm200007133430203

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