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Management of neglected post-traumatic c4/c5 spondyloptosis in a low-resource setting: a case report and review of literature

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background Cervical spondyloptosis is a rare and devastating type of injury. When neglected, they pose additional challenges to the attending surgeon. Case presentation A 50-year-old female with neglected post-traumatic C6 quadriplegia and C4/C5 spondyloptosis was managed with cervical traction and a single-stage anterior cervical approach. She made significant neurologic improvement. A summary of the clinical presentation, problems with delayed presentation, factors guiding management decisions, and surgical approach were highlighted, and the relevant literature was reviewed. Conclusion Neglected C4/C5 cervical spondyloptosis is an uncommon form of spine injury with variable management modalities and outcomes. Within the limits of the published data, we suggest an individualized approach to care.

Source: The Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery : the official publication of the Egyptian Society of Neurological Surgeons/Egyptian journal of neurosurgery

DOI: 10.1186/s41984-025-00435-4

Authors: Christopher O. Anele, Chizowa O. Ezeaku, Simon A. Balogun, Temitope O. Ajekwu, Gabriel O. Ejembi, Edward O. Komolafe

Institutions: Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Obafemi Awolowo University

Language: English

Topic: Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411139757

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