Fracture through fused cervical segments following trauma in a patient with Klippel–Feil syndrome. (June 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Al-Tamimi, Yahia Z.; Sinha, Priyank; Ivanov, Marcel; Robson, Craig; Goomany, Anand; Timothy, Jake
• Is Part Of: British journal of neurosurgery. Volume 28:Number 3(2014:Jun.)
• Page Start: 408
• Page End: 410
• Publication Date: 2014-06
• Subjects: Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.48
• DOI: 10.3109/02688697.2014.887653
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0268-8697

Abstract

<abstract> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Klippel–Feil syndrome (KPS) is a congenital spinal deformity characterised by the presence of at least one fused cervical segment. We report an unusual case of a fracture through fused cervical segment in a patient with KPS, who presented with quadriparesis and progressed on to develop respiratory failure and quadriplegia and who had a successful outcome following surgery. To the best of our knowledge, fracture through fused cervical segments in a Klippel–Feil patient has not been reported previously and this case report extends the spectrum of injuries seen in patients with KPS.</p> </abstract>