Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
Gewählte Publikation:
SCHWEIGHOFER, F; SCHIPPINGER, G; RANNER, G; FELLINGER, M; WILDBURGER, R; HOFER, HP.
MR FINDINGS AND TREATMENT OF 4 PATIENTS WITH CERVICAL SPINAL-CORD INJURIES
Langenbecks Arch Chir. 1993; 378(3):136-138
Doi: 10.1007/BF00184461
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- Hofer Herwig
- Schippinger Gert
- Wildburger Renate
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- Abstract:
- We report the value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the assessment of cervical spine injuries with neurological deficit and the implications such information might have in the management of acute spinal cord injuries. Four cases are presented that were neurologically classified according to the 5-step Frankel scale. Three patients presented with an intramedullary hemorrhage. One of these patients showed additional mild compression of the spinal cord due to a retropulsed bony fragment, and one an epidural hematoma without any evidence of spinal cord compression. The fourth patient had compression of the spinal cord secondary to bony fragments from a burst fracture. We carried out two decompressions of the spinal cord by removing the disc and bony fragments. In addition, we performed two interbody fusions. In one patient we applied a halo vest, and in one case surgical intervention was not necessary after MRI assessment.
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