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A great misfortune: second traumatic spinal cord injury
A Kafadar1, B E Gençosmanoğlu, M Hanci
1University of Istanbul, Cerrahpasa Medical School Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul, Turkey.
Spinal Cord
|February 1, 2002
Summary
A rare case of a second traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) occurred in a young woman after two separate motor vehicle accidents. This resulted in tetraplegia, highlighting the severe risks of recurrent spinal trauma.
Area of Science:
- Neurotrauma
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Traumatology
Background:
- Recurrent traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) leading to neurological decline is exceptionally uncommon.
- This case report details a patient who developed tetraplegia following a second spinal trauma.
Observation:
- A 27-year-old female experienced a C(7)-T(1) dislocation from a motor vehicle accident, initially recovering fully after posterior fusion (C(6)-T(2)).
- Eight months later, she suffered a second motor vehicle accident, resulting in a C(5) burst fracture.
Findings:
- The patient became tetraplegic after the second traumatic spinal cord injury.
- Motor vehicle accidents were identified as the primary cause for both initial and subsequent spinal trauma.
Implications:
- This case underscores the rarity and severity of second traumatic spinal cord injuries.
- Prevention remains the paramount strategy for managing traumatic spinal cord injuries, irrespective of treatment approaches.