Todd's Paresis in Acute Mild Head Trauma

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Trauma Care

Background:

• Todd's paresis is a rare neurological condition.
• It typically occurs after seizures, often associated with medical conditions or long-term brain injury.
• Traumatic induction of seizures leading to Todd's paresis is exceptionally uncommon.

Observation:

• A case of Todd's paresis following a traumatically induced seizure after head trauma from a golf club is presented.
• The patient was an adult male with an isolated facial injury and no prior seizure history.

Findings:

• The patient experienced complete neurologic recovery without evidence of cerebral pathology.
• Literature review indicates Todd's paresis is uncommon after acute trauma compared to medical or chronic brain injury contexts.

Implications:

• This case highlights the rare occurrence of Todd's paresis in a trauma setting.
• Increased awareness among prehospital clinicians is crucial for recognizing and managing this condition in trauma patients.