Predictors of Vertebral Artery Injury in Isolated C2 Fractures Based on Fracture Morphology Using CT Angiography
Durand D, Wu X, Kalra VB, Abbed KM, Malhotra A. Predictors of Vertebral Artery Injury in Isolated C2 Fractures Based on Fracture Morphology Using CT Angiography. Spine 2015, 40: e713-e718. PMID: 25803220, DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000000893.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCervical VertebraeDatabases, FactualFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSpinal FracturesTomography, X-Ray ComputedTrauma CentersVascular System InjuriesVertebral ArteryYoung AdultConceptsVertebral artery injuryC2 fracturesComputed tomography angiographyTransverse foramenTomography angiographyArtery injuryLevel I trauma centerInstitutional board review approvalTransverse foramen fracturesType III densI trauma centerVertebral body fracturesRetrospective database analysisC2 transverse foramenFracture patternsFisher's exact testMultiplanar CT scansFracture classification schemeStudent's t-testAntithrombotic treatmentNeurological sequelaeFracture hospitalizationsOccipital fractureDens fracturesTrauma center