Abstract
Traumatic spondyloptosis is a rare presentation and is usually due to very high energy trauma. It is accompanied with cord injury, mostly complete transaction of the cord. In managing such cases special consideration should be given to soft tissues, surrounding structures and organs in the traumatized area. We present a case of traumatic spondyloptosis of D12/L1 in a middle aged gentleman with complete cord transaction. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/noaj.v3i2.9527 NOAJ July-December 2013, Vol 3, Issue 2, 38-40
Highlights
Traumatic spondyloptosis is deÞned as greater than 100% of traumatic subluxation of one vertebral body in coronal or sagittal plane
Traumatic spondyloptosis of D12 /L1 vertebrae resulted in complete transaction of spinal cord
Surgical reconstruction and stabilization allowed for early rehabilitation
Summary
Traumatic spondyloptosis is deÞned as greater than 100% of traumatic subluxation of one vertebral body in coronal or sagittal plane. Traumatic spondyloptosis of D12 /L1 vertebrae resulted in complete transaction of spinal cord. The patient was operated upon successfully with reduction and stabilization with posterior instrumentation. Surgical reconstruction and stabilization allowed for early rehabilitation.
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