Author/Editor		Frank, Aleksander; Ferk, Jože; Krajnc, Alojz; Pandurović, Dean; Čretnik, Andrej; Movrin, Igor; Košar, Jaka
Title		Zdravljenje zlomov in izpahov vratne hrbtenice
Translated title		Therapy of cervical spine fractures and dislocations
Type		članek
Source		In: Komadina R, Stahovnik A, editors. 5. Celjski dnevi. Zbornik izbranih predavanj simpozija o poškodbah in okvarah hrbtenice; 2005 apr 8-9; Celje. Celje: Splošna bolnišnica Celje,
Publication year		2005
Volume		str. 48-55
Language		slo
Abstract		According to anatomical and biomechanical characteristics injuries of upper and lower cervical spine are described. The principle goal of a therapy is to protect neural structures, and enable correct and stable fractures healing with the best possible functional return and the lowest possible pain. Careful clinical assessment, description according to recommended classifications, efficient use of diagnostic procedures and therefore conservative treatment with traction, collars, braces, cast and halo vest or operative anterior, posterior or combined fusion are mandatory for the successful treatment of cervical spine injuries. As the treatment of these injuries is complex and demandable successful treatment can be achieved only in sufficiently qualified and equiped (spinal) centers.
Descriptors		SPINAL INJURIES SPINAL FRACTURES DISLOCATIONS ATLANTO-OCCIPITAL JOINT ATLANTO-AXIAL JOINT ATLAS AXIS ODONTOID PROCESS SPONDYLOLISTHESIS