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A Contusive Model of Unilateral Cervical Spinal Cord Injury Using the Infinite Horizon Impactor
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Traumatic Cervical Myelopathy Masked by Alcohol Intoxication and Diagnostic Anchoring.
Abraham Gabriel1, Claudia Gabriel2, Maria Georgi3
1Ophthalmology, Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Chertsey, GBR.
Cureus
|March 9, 2026
Summary
Acute alcohol intoxication can mask traumatic injuries, delaying diagnosis. This case highlights how a thorough history and examination are crucial for identifying spinal cord injuries, even when obscured by intoxication.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Trauma Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Acute alcohol intoxication frequently complicates the diagnosis of traumatic injuries.
- Diagnostic anchoring, influenced by intoxication, can lead to delayed management of critical conditions.
- Sudden-onset quadriplegia necessitates a rapid and accurate differential diagnosis.
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