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Pencil is mightier than the sword!

R Ramaswamy1, G Dow, S Bassi

  • 1Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK. ramaswamy_mr@yahoo.co.uk

Pediatric Neurosurgery
|April 26, 2006
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A rare case of spinal cord injury caused by a pencil is presented. This unusual penetrating spinal cord injury highlights the diverse mechanisms of trauma, even from common objects.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Penetrating spinal cord injuries (PSCI) are infrequent in civilian populations.
  • Gunshot wounds and stabbings are the most common causes of PSCI.
  • Injuries from everyday objects are exceptionally rare.

Observation:

  • A young boy sustained a penetrating injury to the spinal cord.
  • The injury was accidentally caused by a pencil.
  • The pencil was located in the boy's coat pocket at the time of the incident.

Findings:

  • The case demonstrates an unusual mechanism of spinal cord trauma.
  • Accidental penetrating injuries from common objects can have severe neurological consequences.
  • This case expands the spectrum of known causes for spinal cord injury.

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Implications:

  • Highlights the need for vigilance regarding potential impalement risks from common objects.
  • Underscores the importance of considering rare etiologies in spinal cord injury diagnosis.
  • Contributes to the literature on pediatric penetrating trauma and spinal cord injuries.