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Sports-Related Cervical Spine Injuries

According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, approximately 12,000 new cases of spinal cord injuries occur each year, with sports-related events causing approximately 7.6% of the injuries.

Historically, much attention has been placed […]

The importance of cervical collar

Cervical collar is the main device used for atraumatic immobilization of the cervical area: light and practical, it allows a quick access at neck’s front part, allowing at the same time jaw’s opening and […]

Immobilization of traumatized patients

The trauma of the cervical area is in Italy the most frequent cause of death under 45 years old, with an incidence of around 120 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. 30% of these injuries is […]