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Case Reports
. 1987 Apr;27(4):445-7.
doi: 10.1097/00005373-198704000-00020.

Neurologic recovery following rapid spinal realignment for complete cervical spinal cord injury

D D Brunette, G L Rockswold
Case Reports

Neurologic recovery following rapid spinal realignment for complete cervical spinal cord injury

D D Brunette et al. J Trauma. 1987 Apr.

Abstract

A case of impressive neurologic recovery after a complete cervical spinal cord injury is presented. The importance of prehospital recognition and immobilization and prompt management of cervical spine injuries is emphasized. Full reduction of the fracture-dislocation of C3 on C4 was accomplished 90 minutes postinjury.

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