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Rare case of real-time observation of paralytic deterioration after cervical dislocation in the hyperacute phase
Title: | Rare case of real-time observation of paralytic deterioration after cervical dislocation in the hyperacute phase |
Authors: | Endo, Tsutomu Browse this author →KAKEN DB | Suda, Kota Browse this author | Fukui, Takafumi Browse this author | Matsumoto, Satoko Browse this author | Komatsu, Miki Browse this author | Ota, Masahiro Browse this author | Ushiku, Chikara Browse this author | Yamane, Junichi Browse this author | Minami, Akio Browse this author →KAKEN DB | Takahata, Masahiko Browse this author →KAKEN DB | Iwasaki, Norimasa Browse this author →KAKEN DB |
Keywords: | Spinal cord injury | Dislocation | Quadriplegia | Complete paralysis |
Issue Date: | 2-May-2022 |
Publisher: | BioMed Central |
Journal Title: | BMC musculoskeletal disorders |
Volume: | 23 |
Issue: | 1 |
Start Page: | 412 |
Publisher DOI: | 10.1186/s12891-022-05345-2 |
Abstract: | Background There have been no prior reports of real-time detailed records leading to complete quadriplegia immediately after fracture dislocation in high-energy trauma. Here, we report a case of cervical dislocation in which the deterioration to complete motor paralysis (modified Frankel B1) and complete recovery (Frankel E) could be monitored in real time after reduction in the hyperacute phase. Case presentation A 65-year-old man was involved in a car accident and sustained a dislocation at the C5/6 level (Allen-Ferguson classification: distractive flexion injury stage IV). His paralysis gradually deteriorated from Frankel D to C 2 hours after the injury and from Frankl C to B 5 hours after the injury. His final neurological status immediately before reduction was Frankel B1 (complete motor paralysis with sensation only in the perianal region). Reduction was completed within 6 h and 5 min after injury, and spinal fusion was subsequently performed. The patient exhibited rapid motor recovery immediately after surgery, and was able to walk independently on postoperative day 14. Conclusions This case suggests that there is a mixture of cases in which the spinal cord has not been catastrophically damaged, even if the patient has complete motor paralysis. Prompt reduction has the potential to improve neurological function in such cases. |
Type: | article |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/2115/86280 |
Appears in Collections: | 医学院・医学研究院 (Graduate School of Medicine / Faculty of Medicine) > 雑誌発表論文等 (Peer-reviewed Journal Articles, etc)
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