Risk Factors for Cervical Spine Injury in Patients with Mandibular fractures

Patients with mandibular fractures are known to be at risk for concomitant cervical spine injuries (CSI). The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence and risk factors for CSI in these patients.

Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - August 7, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Esa M. F ärkkilä, Zachary S. Peacock, R.John Tannyhill, Laurie Petrovick, Alice Gervasini, George C. Velmahos, Leonard B. Kaban Source Type: research