Bilateral Cervical Facet Dislocation Due to Catastrophic Shallow Water Diving: A Case Report
Yusoff Norisyam1, Han Sim Lim1, Zairul Bahrin1
1Spine Surgery, Hospital Pulau Pinang, George Town, MYS.
Cureus
|December 18, 2023
Summary
A rare C4/C5 bilateral cervical facet dislocation in a young adolescent, caused by shallow water diving, led to central cord syndrome. Prompt surgery and rehabilitation resulted in significant neurologic recovery and independent walking within six months.
Area of Science:
- Traumatology
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- Bilateral cervical facet dislocations are rare injuries, often resulting from high-energy trauma like shallow water diving.
- Cervical spine injuries can lead to significant neurological deficits, impacting patient function and prognosis.
- Shallow water diving accidents pose a considerable risk for severe spinal cord injuries, particularly in adolescents.
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