Asymptomatic Cervical Isthmic Spondylolisthesis and Associated Occult Spinal Bifida: A Case Report.
10.14245/kjs.2013.10.1.35
- Author:
Jeong Wook LIM
1
;
Sang Kuk KANG
;
Su Gi JEON
;
Byeong Chul LIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Daejeon Sun Hospital, Daejeon, Korea. magicdoctor@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cervical Vertebrae;
Spondylolysis;
Spondylolisthesis;
Spinal bifida
- MeSH:
Accidents, Traffic;
Back Pain;
Cervical Vertebrae;
Female;
Humans;
Range of Motion, Articular;
Spine;
Spondylolisthesis;
Spondylolysis
- From:Korean Journal of Spine
2013;10(1):35-37
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We report a case of rare cervical isthmic spondylolisthesis of C6-7 combined occult spinal bifida at C6, and review the radiologic finding, different diagnosis and treatment. A 23-year old female presented nuchal, back pain after traffic accident. Radiologic finding showed the 6th cervical isthmic defect, spondylolisthesis and dysplasia. The patient was conservatively treated about 8 weeks, and 10 months after injury, she was symptom free with full range of motion of cervical spine and she was followed up. Cervical spondylolysis is a very rare condition. This clinical importance is vulnerable to trauma. For whatever reasons, symptomatic patients need to be treated by conservative or surgical option.
