Pediatric Spine Fractures
Thankfully, pediatric spine fractures are rare. However, they do occur and when they do having a pediatric spine specialist is of significant value. Most spine fractures, other than spondylolysis, are the result of high energy trauma such as motor vehicle collisions or high impact sports accidents. Majority of these injuries can be treated with bracing and conservative treatment. However, some injuries render the spine unstable and require surgical treatment to stabilize the spine and prevent injury to the spinal cord and nerves.