Fracture in childhood paraplegia

Malgaigne Fracture in Childhood

Sacrum fractures are rare pathologies seen after spinal traumas. The incidence of a sacral fracture after trauma is 0.6% in childhood. A Malgaigne fracture is composed of fractures and dislocations of the anterior and posterior regions of the pelvis. This is the first reported case of Malgaigne fracture during childhood. A 12-year-old girl was admitted to our emergency room after having suffere...

Paraplegia complicating percutaneous vertebroplasty for osteoporotic vertebral fracture: case report.

We report a case of spinal cord and root compression during percutaneous transpedicular polymethylmethacrylate vertebroplasty (PTPV) for a compression fracture due to osteoporosis. Sudden onset of excruciating pain in the distribution of the right sixth intercostal nerve with hyperemia along its path, prompted the interruption of the procedure. Under narcotic sedation the patient was taken to t...

Neuroenteric Cyst: a Rare Cause of Childhood Paraplegia

Neuroenteric cysts are rare congenital anomalies derived from the displaced endodermal tissue around the third week of the embryonic stage. We report a case of neuroenteric cyst of the spinal canal presenting with paraplegia in a 2.5-year-old boy. Despite the 12-day delay in surgical decompression, he made a complete neurological recovery. This is a unique case in regard to the clinical present...

Paraplegia.

Nurses caring for people who have sustained an injury resulting in paraplegia must have an understanding of both the psychological and physical effects. This Update examines the nurse's role in preparing the patient for the future.

Spinal fracture and paraplegia after minimal trauma in a patient with ankylosing vertebral hyperostosis.