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Delayed post-traumatic cauda equina compression syndrome.

E Schnaid, S M Eisenstein, J Drummond-Webb

    The Journal of Trauma
    |November 1, 1985
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    A rare delayed cauda equina syndrome occurred 3 weeks after an acute lumbosacral fracture-dislocation. Surgical decompression and fusion relieved the patient's symptoms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Neurosurgery
    • Trauma Care

    Background:

    • Acute lumbosacral fracture-dislocation is a rare and severe spinal injury.
    • Cauda equina syndrome, a neurological deficit, typically presents acutely with spinal trauma.

    Observation:

    • This case details a delayed cauda equina lesion occurring 3 weeks post-injury in a patient with acute lumbosacral fracture-dislocation.
    • The injury mechanism involved entrapment in a knee-elbow position under an overturned vehicle.

    Findings:

    • The delayed cauda equina syndrome presented 3 weeks after the initial lumbosacral fracture-dislocation.
    • Surgical intervention, including posterior decompression and fusion from L5 to S1, resulted in symptom relief.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the possibility of delayed neurological complications in spinal trauma.
    • Early recognition and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes in complex lumbosacral injuries.
    • Further research into the mechanisms of delayed cauda equina syndrome is warranted.

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