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Review
. 2017 Apr-Jun;8(2):116-124.
doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2017.06.022. Epub 2017 Jul 1.

Traumatic spinal cord injuries

Naveen Kumar  1 , Aheed Osman  1 , J R Chowdhury  2
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Review

Traumatic spinal cord injuries

Naveen Kumar et al. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2017 Apr-Jun.
No abstract available

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Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Location of the UK spinal injury centres. The catchment area for the Midland Centre for Spinal Injuries is shown in yellow.
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
Axial CT confirming the burst fracture, malalignment and canal encroachment.
Fig. 3
Fig. 3
Lateral X-ray confirming healed fracture and malalignment.
Fig. 4
Fig. 4
(a) and (b) Axial and Sagittal section of MRI, 4 years later confirms ongoing thecal and cauda equina compression.
Fig. 5
Fig. 5
Twenty-six years after the accident she is able to demonstrate unrestricted painless range of movements of the dorso-lumbar spine and ability to stand unsupported on one leg at a time.
Fig. 6
Fig. 6
Lateral CT scan image confirming the fracture, malalignment and the canal encroachment at C6–C7 level.
Fig. 7
Fig. 7
(a) and (b) Lateral X-ray (flexion-extension dynamic radiograph) confirming stability, healing fracture dislocation and malalignment at C6–C7 level.
Fig. 8
Fig. 8
Sagittal section of T2 weighted MRI thirteen years later confirms, ongoing cord compression old C6–C7 fracture dislocation with anterior fusion in situ. Post-traumatic cystic change within the cord is noted at this level producing a fusiform expanded cord contour as well as myelomalacia proximally and distally.
Fig. 9
Fig. 9
Thirteen years after the accident she is able to demonstrate unrestricted painless range of movements of the cervical spine and ability to stand unsupported on one leg at a time.
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