Traumatic spinal injuries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: a study of associated injuries, management and mortality

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Traumatic spinal fracture is a painful and disabling injury associated with poor long-term functional outcome. The objective of the present study was to assess the frequency of spinal fractures in road traffic accident (RTA) victims, their management, mortality rate and associated injuries. This study reveals and adds useful insights to the literature from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in terms of incidence of RTA-related spinal fractures, including their management and mortality rate.

Keywords

• traumatic
• spinal
• injuries