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What injury mechanism is generally responsible?
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Hyperextension leading to posterior cord compression
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What imaging study is necessary for diagnosis of SCIWORA? What percentage of studies will appear normal?
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MRI
25% |
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What is the treatment of cervical SCIWORA?
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Cervical collar
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What is a common long term complication of paraplegia/quadriplegia?
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Paralytic scoliosis
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