Publication: Management of Neglected Post-traumatic Bilateral Facet Dislocation of Sub-axial Cervical Spine: A Case Series
Date
2020
Authors
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
JNMA Print ISSN: 0028-2715; Online ISSN: 1815-672X
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 427 - 429
Publisher
Nepal Medical Association
Abstract
Abstract
Neglected bilateral facet dislocation of the lower cervical spine is a rare condition and found mostly in developing countries like Nepal. Delayed presentation makes treatment more challenging concerning decompression, reduction, neurological recovery, and overall outcome. We managed three cases of bilateral facet dislocations of the fifth-sixth-seventh cervical vertebra level presented after three months of injury. All of those were treated surgically by combined anterior-posterioranterior approaches with the same principle. One patient had a complete neurological recovery, the second one recovered partially with few long-term complications and the third one did not improve at all.
Keywords: decompression, neurology, spinal injuries
Description
Rudra Prasad Marasini
Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, National Trauma Center, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
Keywords
decompression, neurology, spinal injuries
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.4912