Neurologic recovery following rapid spinal realignment for complete cervical spinal cord injury.
A case of impressive neurologic recovery after a complete cervical spinal cord injury is presented. The importance of prehospital recognition and immobilization and prompt management of cervical spine injuries is emphasized. Full reduction of the fracture-dislocation of C3 on C4 was accomplished 90 minutes postinjury.
D000293:Adolescent; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D004242:Diving; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D013997:Time Factors; D014143:Traction