Highlighted are the myriad obstacles which interface the successful set up of neuroendoscopy service especially in resource-constrained settings. Endoscopic procedures become safer with experience and complications reduce significantly after a steep learning curve.

Crutch field tong traction may be associated with more complications when compared with Gardner-Wells traction. However, from our study, the final American Spinal Injury AIS outcome, as well as the overall mortality rates associated with the two traction techniques, did not vary significantly.

The cervical spine is the most commonly injured spinal segment in southeast Nigeria. Although treatment evolution has resulted in reduction of hospital stay, the associated mortality risk still remains high.

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