title: Identification of herniated nucleus pulposis in spinal cord injury.
abstract: Five cases of documented traumatic herniated nucleus pulposis are presented all occurring within the cervical region. The incidence of herniated disc in cervical spinal cord injury is 0.7%. The incidence of herniated disc in bilateral facet dislocations is 2.3%. The common features are radicular pain, incomplete syndrome, and bilateral facet dislocations. A routine myelogram is the most helpful test to establish the diagnosis.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D009192:Myelography; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications*