A Rare Hyperextension Injury in Thoracic Spine Presenting with Delayed Paraplegia
Asian Spine Journal
;
: 126-130, 2013.
Article
Dans Anglais
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-21068
ABSTRACT
Hyperextension injury in the thoracic spine is uncommon with only a few cases documented in the literature. The mechanism of these injuries is hyperextension combined with axial or shearing force. These types of injuries are associated with a high risk of dural tears and paraplegia. A 91-year-old female presented with acute back pain from a hyperextension injury in thoracic spine with no neurological deficit. Lumbar magnetic resonance imaging showed a intervertebral disc rupture. On day 20 of hospitalization, the herniated intervertebral disc compressed the spinal cord with incomplete paraplegia. Hyperextension injuries involving the three columns are very unstable and we recommend surgical treatment as soon as possible, not only because of the initial trauma, but a ruptured disc herniation can damage the spinal cord.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Paraplégie
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Rupture
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Moelle spinale
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Rachis
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Vertèbres thoraciques
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Imagerie par résonance magnétique
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Dorsalgie
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Hospitalisation
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Disque intervertébral
Limites du sujet:
Femelle
/
Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Asian Spine Journal
Année:
2013
Type:
Article
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