Overdistraction or cervical spine injuries with the use of skull traction: A report of two cases

被引:5
作者
Gruenberg, MF [1 ]
Rechtine, GR [1 ]
Chrin, AM [1 ]
Sola, CA [1 ]
Ortolan, EG [1 ]
机构
[1] FLORIDA ORTHOPED INST,TAMPA,FL
关键词
skull traction; complications; overdistraction;
D O I
10.1097/00005373-199706000-00030
中图分类号
R4 [临床医学];
学科分类号
1002 [临床医学]; 100602 [中西医结合临床];
摘要
Two cases in which cervical spine overdistraction occurred with the use of skull traction are described, A summary of the clinical presentations and definitive treatment together with some bibliographic references are discussed. Finally, suggestions regarding how to avoid overdistraction when using skull traction are given.
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页码:1152 / 1156
页数:5
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