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Spinal neuroarthropathy after traumatic paraplegia
J R Crim1, L W Bassett, R H Gold
1Department of Radiology, UCLA Medical Center 90024.
AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology
|March 1, 1988
Summary
Spinal neuroarthropathy, a complication of traumatic paraplegia, involves severe bone destruction due to repeated trauma on an insensate spine. Early recognition of characteristic radiographic findings is crucial for timely intervention.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurology
- Radiology
Background:
- Spinal neuroarthropathy is an underrecognized complication of traumatic paraplegia.
- It arises from repeated trauma to an insensate spine, leading to joint damage.