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Delayed or missed diagnosis of cervical spine injuries.
Platzer P, Hauswirth N, Jaindl M, Chatwani S, Vecsei V, Gaebler C. J Trauma. 2006;61:150-155.

The authors found that misinterpretations, incomplete information, inadequate radiographs, or lack of physician radiograph review contributed to problematic diagnoses of cervical spine injuries.
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