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Stab Injury To Lower Cervical Spine And Its Management
Abstract
Introduction:
Stab injury in cervical spine traumatizing the cord is a rare condition, which results in irreversible spinal cord injury and permanent disability. Hereby we present case paper of a patient having posterior stab injury to the lower cervical spine with good surgical outcome.
Methods and material:
A patient presented with penetrating spinal injury in nape area formbehind.The knife had penetrated the body of c6 and transecting the cord. Emergent surgery was performed. The patient was followed-up for an average of 6 months.
Result:
The clinical and radiological outcome of treatment of this injury is very good. Patient recovered gradually over period of 6 months. At present patient doing ADL independently
Conclusion:
Aggressive surgical intervention within stipulated time following cervical spinal cord trauma gives good results. Individualization after proper clinical assessment and radiological examination is mandatory. Operative treatment is relatively safe in properly selected patient with experienced skills. Penetrating trauma to spinal cord usually give irreversible damage but surgical intervention and repair in proper hands may improve the outcome.
