Incomplete Isolated C7 Root Injury Caused by Gunshot Wound: A Case Report.
10.13004/kjnt.2017.13.1.45
- Author:
Ulvi CIFTÇI
1
;
Ahmet Tolgay AKINCI
;
Emre DELEN
;
Doğan GÜÇLÜHAN
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Bakırköy Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cervical vertebrae;
Gunshot wound;
Nerve root compression
- MeSH:
Arm;
Cervical Vertebrae;
Female;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Male;
Military Personnel;
Paresis;
Radiculopathy;
Spinal Cord;
Spine;
Upper Extremity;
Wounds, Gunshot*
- From:Korean Journal of Neurotrauma
2017;13(1):45-49
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Gunshot wounds to the spine cause severe neurological and/or internal organs damages. Although most of publications in the literature are realized on military injuries, increased civilian arming which raises civilian gunshot injuries is a new social danger causing serious health problems. In gunshot injuries to the spine; vertebral column, spinal cord and nerve roots are damaged with direct, indirect and transient cavitation related mechanisms. In this case report, we present 24 years old male patient who had severe pain and monoparesis in left upper extremity followed by gunshot injury to the spine with clinical, radiological and postoperative follow-up findings.
