Multidisciplinary Journal of Science and Technology

NATAL INJURIES OF THE CERVICAL SPINE IN NEWBORNS

Farmankulova Yorkinoy Rafikovna

Assistant of the department of pediatrics and neonatology of the faculty, ASMI

Keywords: cervical spine injury, neonatal trauma, birth injury, spinal cord, vertebral dislocation.

Abstract

Natal injuries of the cervical spine in newborns are rare but potentially devastating conditions that require prompt recognition and careful management. These injuries may occur during complicated labor and delivery processes, particularly in cases of breech presentation, instrumental delivery, or excessive traction applied during birth. This article reviews the epidemiology, mechanisms of injury, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies associated with cervical spine trauma in neonates. Emphasis is placed on early detection, neuroimaging protocols, multidisciplinary care, and long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes.

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