Poster 332 Spinal Cord Injury Decompression Sickness and Rehabilitation: A Case Report from Saudi Arabia

PM&R ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. S300
Author(s):  
Sami Ullah ◽  
Kholoud M. Kedowah ◽  
Asim Niaz
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Decompression Sickness ◽  
Cord Injury

Spinal Cord Injury in Decompression Sickness: A Case Report

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-21
Author(s):  
M Henry Prakash ◽  
Ramaswamy Hariharan ◽  
Bobeena Chandy
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Decompression Sickness ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Cervical Region ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Deep Diving ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Thoracolumbar Region

Abstract Study Design Case report. Objective To describe an unusual case of deep diving followed by spinal cord injury due to decompression sickness (DCS). Setting Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Centre, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, England. Method Description and observation of management and outcomes, of spinal decompression sickness (DCS). Results The patient's symptoms and signs developed after she surfaced after a deep sea diving event. She was managed and treated in a tertiary level care hospital. MRI performed within 24 hours, showed signs of increased signal intensity in the cervical and thoracolumbar regions. She was treated with hyperbaric oxygen which improved her pain symptoms but there was no immediate resolution in motor sensory deficits. Repeat MRI done after a week showed resolution if hyperintensity in the cervical region but not in the thoracolumbar region. Patient progressed to have significant neurological recovery in the next 6 months. She became ambulant with unilateral ankle foot orthotic and a pair of crutches, she continued to have bladder incontinence at 1 year follow-up interval. Conclusion Central nervous involvement is not uncommon in decompression sickness in divers. Early diagnosis and proper management can reduce acute symptoms and prevent further complications of permanent neurological disability. Primary prevention by education and adhering to standard diving guidelines is needed to reduce mortality and morbidity in decompression sickness.

scholarly journals Spinal cord injury following operative shoulder intervention: A case report

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 548-550
Author(s):  
Christine Cleveland ◽  
Heather Walker
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Cord Injury
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