Methods for evaluating cervical range of motion in trauma settings

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Immobilisation of the cervical spine is a common procedure following traumatic injury. This is often precautionary as the actual incidence of spinal injury is low. Nonetheless, stabilisation of the head and neck is an important part of pre-hospital care due to th...

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Main Authors: Voss Sarah, Page Michael, Benger Jonathan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.sjtrem.com/content/20/1/50