RT Book, Section A1 Schwartz, David T. SR Print(0) ID 124521 T1 Section V. Cervical Spine Radiology T2 Emergency Radiology: Case Studies YR 2008 FD 2008 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-140917-9 LK accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=124521 RD 2024/03/28 AB The diagnosis of cervical spine injuries presents a challenge in emergency practice. The anatomy of the cervical spine is complex, the spectrum of injuries is broad, and the consequences of injury, particularly spinal cord injury, can be devastating. Most serious cervical spine injuries are caused by high-energy forces. However, unstable injuries can occur following relatively minor trauma, such as a fall from a standing position, particularly in the elderly.