Improving life expectancy: A ‘broken neck’ doesn’t have to be a terminal diagnosis for the elderly

BACKGROUND: Elderly patients with cervical spine fractures require optimal care. Treatment with a cervical collar or halo instead of surgical fixation may increase mortality. This investigation intends to describe the life expectancy after injury and evaluate the impact of surgical intervention on m...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Godat, Laura N, Kobayashi, Leslie M, Chang, David C, Coimbra, Raul
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BMJ Publishing Group 2018
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Original Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5887759/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29766142
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/tsaco-2018-000174

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5887759/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29766142
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/tsaco-2018-000174

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