Abstract
Aims and Objectives: This case report is aimed at highlighting cervical spinal cord injury with tetraplegia following electrocution which is an uncommon aetiology of spinal injury and to the best of our knowledge, has not been reported in our environment. Patient and Method: We present a case report of a 47 year old male staff of an electricity company who presented with transient loss of consciousness and tetraplegia following electrocution and fall from height, while at work. Result: The patient made marginal neurologic improvement on non-operative care with intensive care support and multidisciplinary management. Conclusion: High voltage electrocution is an uncommon cause of spinal cord injury with potential for immediate, delayed and long term neurologic problems. Multidisciplinary management and long term follow-up is required. Occupational safe practices should be emphasized among electricity workers.
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