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A Contusive Model of Unilateral Cervical Spinal Cord Injury Using the Infinite Horizon Impactor
Published on: July 24, 2012
Transient Quadriplegia: A Case-Based Approach to Cervical Trauma
Raymond Jabola1, Benjamin Boswell1, Robert H Lutz2
1Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio.
Introduction:
Spinal cord injuries are a common reason for presentation to the emergency department (ED). Sports-related spinal injuries are one of the least common spinal injuries, falling behind vehicular accidents, acts of violence, and falls.
Case Report:
This case report describes a case of transient quadriplegia in a 17-year-old male who presented to the ED after a helmet-to-helmet collision while participating in football.
Conclusion:
Emergency physicians should be cognizant of potential spinal cord injury using clinical decision tools and radiologic imaging to properly disposition a patient presenting with cervical spine injury.
