Magnetic resonance imaging should be
considered in patients with neurologic symptoms or advanced
cervical degenerative disease, as these patients are at
particular risk of acute disc and ligamentous injury following
trauma.
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RACGP - Cervical spine – assessment following traumaal spine imaging is indicated. An
accurate history, physical examination and radiographic
screening are required, preferably with computed tomography
imaging, or five-view plain X-ray if computed tomography
is unavailable. <span>Magnetic resonance imaging should be
considered in patients with neurologic symptoms or advanced
cervical degenerative disease, as these patients are at
particular risk of acute disc and ligamentous injury following
trauma.
While cervical spine injury is more common in patients with multiple injuries, isolated injury may occur following comparatively minor traumatic incidents.1
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