Facial bone fractures associated with cervical spine injuries

A review of cervical spine injury associated with maxillofacial trauma at a UK tertiary referral centre

“…3,4 Those suffering high velocity injuries such as road traffic accidents (RTAs) are presumed to be at higher risk for cervical spine trauma than those sustaining lower velocity injuries as seen in falls and workplace accidents. [5][6][7][8] The majority of cohort studies have reported wide variations in the incidence of CSI in maxillofacial trauma patients, ranging between 0% and 8%, in part owing to differences in the mechanism of injury, anatomical location of impact, location of trauma centre, and patient demographics including age and sex. [1][2][3][4][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] In specific subgroups of patients such as RTA fatalities, the incidence of CSI has been cited as high as 24%.…”

Cervical Spine Injury in Association with Craniomaxillofacial Fractures

“…5,6 Those suffering high-velocity injuries, such as motor vehicle accidents, are presumed to be at higher risk for cervical spine trauma versus lower velocity injuries as seen in falls and workplace accidents. [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Nevertheless, there is a paucity of corroborating evidence to support the relationship between craniomaxillofacial fractures and spinal injury.…”

An assessment of cervical spine injury associated with maxillofacial trauma: A retrospective study of 3 years

“…3,4 Those suffering high velocity injuries such as road traffic accidents (RTAs) are presumed to be at higher risk for cervical spine trauma than those sustaining lower velocity injuries as seen in falls and workplace accidents. [5][6][7][8] The aim of this study was to determine the incidence and patterns of CSI associated with maxillofacial fractures admitted at a Indian tertiary referral trauma centre.…”