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Caroline Davidson1, Clifford L Crutcher1, Gabriel C Tender1
1Department of Neurosurgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|July 6, 2019
Summary
Sexual activity can rarely cause severe spinal cord injuries. This case report details a cervical fracture-subluxation and spinal cord injury following sexual activity, highlighting the need for prompt surgical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Trauma Care
Background:
- Spinal injuries are rarely associated with sexual activity.
- Cervical spine injuries can result from various mechanisms, often involving trauma.
Observation:
- A 31-year-old female presented with neck pain and quadriparesis after sexual activity in an extreme position.
- Radiological imaging confirmed a hyperflexion cervical fracture-subluxation.
Findings:
- The patient required immediate reduction of the cervical fracture-subluxation via traction.
- Surgical fixation was performed to stabilize the cervical spine.
- At six months post-surgery, the patient experienced a return to baseline function.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for sexual activity to cause serious spinal cord injuries.
- Prompt diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes in such rare cases.
- Physicians should consider unusual mechanisms of injury in patients presenting with acute spinal trauma.
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