Neuropathic spinal arthropathy leading to spine disruption, spinal cord transection, and aortic displacement: brief case report. (December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Goetz, Lance; McAvoy, Sean; Zakrzewski, Kate
• Is Part Of: Spinal cord series and cases. Volume 4(2018)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 5
• Publication Date: 2018-12
• Subjects: Spinal cord -- Wound and injuries -- Periodicals; Spinal cord -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 617.482044
• DOI: 10.1038/s41394-018-0124-1
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2058-6124

Abstract

Abstract Introduction Charcot spinal arthropathy (CSA) is an infrequent but potentially devastating complication after spinal cord injury. Case presentation We report a case of a man with longstanding T3 complete (AIS A) paraplegia who developed severe CSA with spine disruption and aortic displacement. Discussion Acute management of this patient is described along with both conservative and surgical management considerations and challenges as described in other reports.