Anterior-posterior view by full-body digital X-ray to rule out severe spinal injuries in Polytraumatized patients

Anterior-posterior view by full-body digital X-ray to rule out severe spinal injuries in Polytraumatized patients

Abstract Background Spinal injuries are present in 16–31% of polytraumatized patients. Rapid identification of spinal injuries requiring immobilization or operative treatment is essential. The Lodox-Statscan (LS) has evolved into a promising time-saving diagnostic tool to diagnose life-threatening i...

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Main Authors: Sonja Häckel, Elena Hofmann, Helen Anwander, Christoph E. Albers, Jasmin Basedow, Sebastian F. Bigdon, Aristomenis K. Exadaktylos, Marius J. B. Keel, Robert N. Dunn, Sithombo Maqungo, Lorin M. Benneker, Michael Held, Sven Hoppe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Spinal injuries
LODOX-Statscan
Diagnostic accuracy
Full-body digital X-ray
Radiography
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-021-00419-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-021-00419-1

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