Advances in the Management of Cervical Spine Trauma

Dear Colleagues,

Cervical spine trauma remains a critical and complex clinical challenge, often leading to severe neurological deficits and long-term disability. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in the clinical management of these injuries. We welcome original research, case series, and review articles that address practical aspects of diagnosis, injury classification, surgical decision-making, and patient outcomes.

Suggested topics include high cervical injuries (e.g., occipitoatlantal and atlantoaxial trauma), subaxial cervical fractures and dislocations, spinal cord injury, anterior and posterior surgical approaches, indications for fusion, complications, and functional recovery. Emphasis will be placed on studies that offer actionable insights for clinicians involved in the acute and long-term care of patients with cervical spine trauma.

We look forward to your clinically focused contributions that can help improve real-world patient management and outcomes.

Prof. Dr. Jong-Beom Park
Dr. Sung-kyu Kim
Guest Editors

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