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Conservative Management of Traumatic Brown-Séquard Syndrome: A Case Report
Abdulaziz A Alrabiah1, Ghada A Alskait2, Trad S Alwakeel2
1Department of Emergency Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The American Journal of Case Reports
|July 18, 2021
Summary
Brown-Sequard syndrome, a rare spinal cord injury, often results from trauma. This case report highlights a patient
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Traumatology
Background:
- Brown-Sequard syndrome is a rare incomplete spinal cord injury.
- It is characterized by motor deficits on one side and sensory loss on the opposite side.
Observation:
- A 33-year-old male presented with stab wounds and symptoms consistent with Brown-Sequard syndrome.
- MRI revealed a dural tear and spinal cord contusion.
Findings:
- The patient experienced left-sided weakness and right-sided hypoesthesia.
- Conservative management with physical therapy led to significant strength and sensation improvement.
Implications:
- Brown-Sequard syndrome generally has a good prognosis with prompt, multidisciplinary care.
- Preventive strategies are crucial to reduce the incidence of such debilitating injuries.
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