Magnetic resonance imaging of traumatic cervical nerve injuries

J Neuroimaging. 1998 Jan;8(1):38-41. doi: 10.1111/jon19988138.

Abstract

Posttraumatic cervical injuries represent a spectrum of injuries ranging from simple traction to frank nerve root avulsion with meningocele formation. The authors describe 3 patients with cervical nerve injuries, depicted by magnetic resonance imaging, highlighting unusual imaging manifestations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Neck
  • Spinal Nerve Roots / injuries*
  • Wounds and Injuries / diagnosis