Central cord syndrome (CCS) is extremely rare as a direct consequence of generalized epileptic seizure. CCS is associated with hyperextension of the spinal cord and has characteristic radiologic findings including posterior ligamentous injury and prevertebral hyperintensity following magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We experienced the case of a 25-year-old man who suffered CCS after status epi...

STUDY DESIGN A retrospective review was performed to identify patients at risk for secondary neurologic deterioration after complete cervical spinal cord injury. OBJECTIVE To examine the causes of early neurologic deterioration in patients with complete spinal cord injury at a regional spinal cord injury center. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA After complete spinal cord injury, neurologic deteri...

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With the high level of crime in the Western Cape, the state hospitals have witnessed a tremendous increase in the incidence of gunshot injuries. The Groote Schuur Trauma Unit sees between 70 and 120 gunshot injuries a month. Many of these involve the musculoskeletal system, and some the spine. This is in stark contrast to the European experience. Of 34 903 trauma cases seen in Scotland over 28 ...

Spinal injuries and associated neurologic dysfunction are encountered frequently in small animal practice. Such injuries are most often the result of automobile trauma, or less commonly gunshot injuries, falls from heights, or animal abuse. The vertebral column has two distinct functions that become compromised in the injured animal and that must be considered in the diagnosis and management of...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the therapeutic effects of inhibiting interleukin-1 beta (IL-1 beta) in vivo using Anakinra in an experimental model of spinal cord injury (SCI). METHODS All experimental procedures were performed in the animal laboratory of Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey between August 2012 and May 2014. The SCI was induced by applying vascular clips to the dura ...

Researchers studying the impact of treatments designed to facilitate recovery after neural injury face competing demands. On the one hand, because treatment effects often emerge slowly over days, and because researchers seek evidence of stable long-term effects, it is common practice to observe experimental subjects for many weeks after treatment. On the other hand, the cost of performing studi...

For people with spinal cord injuries, the selection of a wheelchair and seating system involves many factors. This clinical perspective describes a model that includes consideration of the person, the wheelchair, the immediate environment between the person and the wheelchair, the intermediate environment of the home and work, and the community environment. The seated posture is examined biomec...

Activated microglia and macrophages (CNS macrophages) have been implicated in the secondary or "bystander" pathology (e.g. axon injury, demyelination) that accompanies traumatic or autoimmune injury to the brain and spinal cord. These cells also can provide neurotrophic support and promote axonal regeneration. Studying the divergent functional potential of CNS macrophages in trauma models is es...

Intraspinal extradural spinal cysts are rare lesions, which can induce symptoms due to spinal cord compression or even CSF low pressure syndrome. They are regarded to be result of a trauma, post-surgical, or even congenital. Depended on size and location of the cysts, patients could be asymptomatic for a long time until an enlargement of the cyst. To best of our knowledge, there is no previous ...