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TRAUMA OF SPINE SPINAL CORD

Objectives. IncidenceAnatomyPathophysiologyClassificationAccident scene managementResuscitationAssessmentIntervention. Incidence. 4.0 to 5.3 per 100.000 population

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TRAUMA OF SPINE SPINAL CORD

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    1. TRAUMA OF SPINE & SPINAL CORD Dr K. Bougoulias Orthopaedic & Trauma surgeon MSc Sports & Exercise Medicine Diploma Orth and Trauma

    2. Objectives Incidence Anatomy Pathophysiology Classification Accident scene management Resuscitation Assessment Intervention

    3. Incidence 4.0 to 5.3 per 100.000 population 12000 new spinal cord inj per year ( Thurman et al, paraplegia 1994) Neurological deficits 10 to 25% with 40% in cervical spine and 20% thoracolumbar spine

    4. Incidence Motor vehicle accidents 45% Falls 20% Sports 15% Acts of violence 15% Other 5%

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