title: Spinal epidural hematomas in fast bowlers: report of two unusual cases.
abstract: We report 2 cases of spinal epidural hematomas (SEDH) after a spell of fast bowling in 2 young boys. Both patients presented with spinal pain followed by weakness in both lower limbs. MRI of the spine revealed cervical SEDH in 1 patient and thoracic SEDH in the other. The authors want to highlight this peculiar mode of sports-related spinal injury. This type of injury has not been reported before.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Kashmir, India.
authors.forename: Nayil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Khursheed
authors.forename: Rumana
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Makhdoomi
authors.forename: Humam
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Tanki
authors.forename: Abrar
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wani
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D046748:Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male