The Management Of Disorders Of The Childвђ™s Cerv... May 2026

Observation, bracing (Philadelphia collars), or halo vest immobilization.

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Common in conditions like Down syndrome or Morquio syndrome. bracing (Philadelphia collars)

Displacement of the odontoid process into the foramen magnum. increased ligamentous laxity

Briefly explain how a child’s spine differs from an adult’s (e.g., increased ligamentous laxity, shallow facet joints, and the presence of growth plates).