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Delayed Post-Operative C5 Palsy After Reduction of Unilateral Cervical Facet Dislocation: A Case Report.
Dillon C Benson1, Christopher Johnson1, Michael Lee1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, USA.
Cureus
|April 11, 2025
Summary
A rare case of post-operative C5 palsy (C5P) occurred after cervical facet dislocation reduction. This condition, causing upper extremity weakness, resolved with conservative treatment, highlighting the need for surgeon awareness.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Surgery
- Neurology
Background:
- Cervical facet dislocations are serious spinal injuries requiring prompt surgical intervention.
- Post-operative C5 palsy (C5P) is a known complication following cervical spine surgery, characterized by upper extremity weakness.
- The etiology and occurrence of C5P after specific procedures like facet dislocation reduction remain areas for further investigation.
