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Journal of Spine

ISSN: 2165-7939

Open Access

Rachid K. Haidar

American University of Beirut Medical Center ,
P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El Solh, 1107 2020, Beirut
Lebanon

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  • Case Report
    Pentaplegia and Facial Bone Fracture: A Survivable Injury
    Author(s): Hani Mhaidli and Rachid K. HaidarHani Mhaidli and Rachid K. Haidar

    Pentaplegia is a spinal cord injury at or above C4 level, resulting in complete loss of motor functions below the injury level and paralysis of respiratory muscles. Facial injuries might be a factor for early identification of these patients and in implying prompt management. Here, we report a patient who was injured in a motor vehicle accident and sustained facial injury and cardiopulmonary symptoms. His imaging studies showed atlanto-axial dissociation and maxillary fracture. He survived the accident but continued to have pentaplegia. Presence of facial fractures might help in suspicion and early identification of such injuries, where prompt management remains essential for survival in complete pentaplegia and for avoiding deterioration in incomplete injuries. .. Read More»

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