A report published in The Spine Journal on a study experts at Baylor College of Medicine conducted finds CT scans may be able to detect upper spine injuries before they become fatal, according to a Baylor College of Medicine news report.
The study included examination of records from trauma survivors, such as those in severe car accidents, who were initially transferred to the Level 1 Trauma Center but died within 21 days of arrival. The study found 30 percent of these injuries were to the upper spine and surrounding areas, thus possibly detectable by CT scans.
Retrospectively, the researchers found injuries in the CT scans including damaged connection between the spine and skull for 30 percent of the fatal cases. Researchers concluded that detecting upper spine soft and hard tissue injury is possible by using careful measurement within CT scan images.
Read the Baylor College of Medicine report on the study.
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The study included examination of records from trauma survivors, such as those in severe car accidents, who were initially transferred to the Level 1 Trauma Center but died within 21 days of arrival. The study found 30 percent of these injuries were to the upper spine and surrounding areas, thus possibly detectable by CT scans.
Retrospectively, the researchers found injuries in the CT scans including damaged connection between the spine and skull for 30 percent of the fatal cases. Researchers concluded that detecting upper spine soft and hard tissue injury is possible by using careful measurement within CT scan images.
Read the Baylor College of Medicine report on the study.
Read more about spine injury treatment:
- Houston Orthopedics Practice Signs With Firm For Spine Injury Treatment Center
- 3 Spine Products to Know With Neurosurgeon Dr. James B. Macon
- Orthopedic and Spine Industry Leader to Know: Dr. Vaccaro President of the American Spinal Injury Association