Posterior central cord syndrome following a hyperextension injury: case report.
Throughout the spinal cord literature, a posterior central cord syndrome has been noted to be a rare occurrence. Furthermore, it has never been correlated with a specific type of injury. A patient with clinical signs consistent with a posterior central cord syndrome is discussed, and hyperextension is suggested as a possible mechanism for this type of injury.
Southeastern Michigan Spinal Cord Injury System, Rehabilitation Institute, Detroit 48201.
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D012677:Sensation / Q000502:physiology; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000503:physiopathology; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D013130:Spinal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D013577:Syndrome