Cervical dislocations are severe and complex injuries to the fragile vertebrae and surrounding structures of the neck. This condition involves the abnormal displacement or misalignment of the cervical spine, which comprises the first 7 vertebrae of the spinal column. Traumatic incidents such as high-impact collisions, falls, or sports-related accidents can commonly cause cervical dislocations, often leading to significant impairment of motor and sensory functions. Cervical dislocations exhibit a bimodal distribution, with the mechanism of injury varying by patient’s age. Younger patients often sustain high-velocity injuries, such as those from motor vehicle collisions, while older patients tend to experience low-velocity injuries, such as falls at ground level.Early diagnosis and management are crucial for effective treatment of cervical spine trauma. This involves utilizing a standard imaging protocol, including plain radiographs, computed tomography scans, and magnetic resonance imaging scans. The initial management step includes accurately classifying the injury according to a preferred classification system, assessing the severity of the lesions, and distinguishing between surgical and nonsurgical approaches for cervical trauma. This activity comprehensively explores the cervical spine’s anatomy, injury mechanisms, diagnostic procedures (including imaging techniques), and classification systems. These are essential for healthcare professionals to develop timely and effective management strategies involving surgical or nonsurgical interventions. This activity provides clinicians with comprehensive knowledge to evaluate, manage, and potentially prevent cervical dislocations in clinical practice. In addition, this activity aims to minimize potential neurological deficits and enhance patient outcomes by fostering collaboration among healthcare providers in managing this complex orthopedic condition.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/687
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, General Orthopaedics, General Pediatrics, Geriatric Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurocritical Care, Neuropathology (incl. Neuromuscular), Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Trauma, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatric Rheumatology, Rheumatology, Soft Tissue & Bone, Sports Medicine, Surgery of the Spine, Trauma