Accuracy of craniocervical measurements on CT for identifying partial or complete craniocervical ligament injuries in pediatric patients.

Nicholas M BeckmannSuresh K CheekatlaNaga R ChinapuvvulaXu ZhangO Clark West

Published in: Skeletal radiology (2020)

Craniocervical measurements have poor accuracy for identifying craniocervical injuries in pediatric patients with incomplete craniocervical ligament disruption. Subjective findings of craniocervical injury are frequently present on CT in pediatric patients and can help increase sensitivity for identifying injury.

Keyphrases

computed tomography
image quality
dual energy
contrast enhanced
depressive symptoms
magnetic resonance
young adults
sleep quality
pet ct