Oct. 22, 2003 — A new measurement protocol, reported in the Oct. 1 issue of Spine, may distinguish a subgroup of patients with cervical spine hypermobility associated with whiplash.

The spinal column is composed of bony structures called vertebrae. The spinal cord is divided into 4 regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral regions.

Posterior cervical plating, pioneered by Roy-Camille, evolved as a result of its greater immediate stability, fixation of fewer motion segments, minimal bracing requirements, and more rapid ...