Publications by authors named "Tatsuo Maemoto"
Article Synopsis
- Fractures of the upper cervical spine are rare but can lead to serious consequences like death or disability, especially in children.
- A 4-year-old boy with cerebral palsy experienced an odontoid fracture due to cervical instability resulting from his condition, and he exhibited acute respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation.
- Surgical intervention improved his condition, highlighting the need for careful monitoring of cervical injuries in children with cerebral palsy who experience sudden health declines.
