Radiculopathy as Delayed Presentations of Retained Spinal Bullet.
10.3340/jkns.2015.58.4.393
- Author:
Bang RYU
1
;
Sung Bum KIM
;
Man Kyu CHOI
;
Kee D KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital, Seoul, Korea. sungbumi7@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Bullet injury;
Delayed presentation;
Claudication;
Radiculopathy
- MeSH:
Adult;
Humans;
Leg;
Male;
Radiculopathy*;
Spine
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2015;58(4):393-396
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Bullet injuries to the spine may cause injury to the anatomical structures with or without neurologic deterioration. Most bullet injuries are acute, resulting from direct injury. However, in rare cases, delayed injury may occur, resulting in claudication. We report a case of intradural bullet at the L3-4 level with radiculopathy in a 30-year-old male. After surgical removal, radicular and claudicating pain were improved significantly, and motor power of the right leg also improved. We report the case of intradural bullet, which resulted in delayed radiculopathy.
