Physical Examination is Inadequate to Rule Out Thoracolumbar Spine Injuries in a Rural Trauma Center

Authors

Scha'Chia Murphy
Rosemary Elizabeth Paine, Maine Medical CenterFollow
Carolyne Falank, Maine Medical CenterFollow
Julianne Ontengco, Maine Medical CenterFollow
Forest SheppardFollow
Damien CarterFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-16-2021

Institution/Department

Trauma & Acute Care Surgery

Journal Title

World Journal of Surgery and Surgical Research

Abstract

Introduction: In the conscious, alert and unaltered trauma patient, clinical examination to rule out Thoracolumbar (TL) spine fractures is common in U.S. trauma centers. Purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the initial trauma bay examination for diagnosing TL spine injuries after blunt trauma in an ACS verified level I trauma center.

Comments

Scha'chia Murphy- Resident

Recommended Citation

Scha’Chia Murphy, Paine R, Falank C, Ontengco J, Sheppard F, Carter DW. Physical Examination is Inadequate to Rule Out Thoracolumbar Spine Injuries in a Rural Trauma Center. World J Surg Surgical Res. 2021; 4: 1303.