Pediatric Spinal Trauma at a Single Level 1 Trauma Center: Review of 62 Cases.
Nam-Su ChungHan-Dong LeeKi-Hoon ParkJong Wha LeeHee-Woong ChungPublished in: Clinics in orthopedic surgery (2023)
In our study, fall from height was the most common mechanism of injury, and there were many suicide attempts associated with mental health issues. Thoracolumbar junction injuries were predominant, and the rate of multilevel contiguous injuries was high. The support and interest of the society and families for adolescent children seem crucial in preventing spinal trauma, and image testing of the entire spine is essential when evaluating pediatric spinal injuries.