Spinal Cord Injury Without Radiographic Abnormality (SCIWORA)
作者:
Margaret Marinier,
Mary Rodts,
Maria Connolly,
期刊:
Orthopaedic Nursing
(OVID Available online 1997)
卷期:
Volume 16,
issue 5
页码: 57-65
ISSN:0744-6020
年代: 1997
出版商: OVID
数据来源: OVID
摘要:
Spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality (SCIWORA) is associated with self-reducing transient subluxation or distraction of the juvenile spine. It accounts for about 40% of spinal injuries in children under sixteen. Children's anatomical features increase their susceptibility to hyperflexion, hyperextension and distraction mechanisms. Nursing management includes an awareness of two of its greatest dangers: a delay in onset of symptoms and a possible recurrence. If these dangers are identified early, the child's potential for recovery is maximized.
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