This case report describes the presentation, diagnosis, and surgical management of a 61-year-old female admitted to a tertiary care hospital with a two-month history of neck pain and weakness in all four limbs. Despite the absence of a clear history of trauma, a detailed examination revealed restricted neck flexion, paraspinal muscle spasm, and neurological deficits. Contrast-enhanced MRI indicated vertebral osteomyelitis and discitis at the C5-C6 level, with a suspected infective etiology, possibly tuberculosis spondylitis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCervical radiculopathy is a common condition characterized by neck pain radiating to the upper and lower limbs, often accompanied by tingling sensations, numbness, and weakness. We present the case of a 32-year-old male who presented with left-sided cervical radiculopathy and neurological deficits. Clinical examination revealed left C5/C6/C7 hypoesthesia, diminished grip strength, reduced power in the left upper and lower extremities, and a positive Spurling test.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMore than 100% of the traumatic subluxation of one vertebral body over another in the coronal or sagittal plane is known as traumatic spondyloptosis, which typically results in the contusion of the spinal cord. It is an uncommon yet severe spinal column injury. Here, we present traumatic lumbosacral spondyloptosis at the L5 and S1 levels with complete spinal cord compression with paraplegia and bowel and bladder involvement.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn managing orthopedic trauma, Hoffa's fracture, a rare intra-articular fracture affecting the femoral condyle, presents a unique challenge. We report a case of a 45-year-old male patient who had a traumatic injury and complained of substantial knee discomfort and limited range of motion. The patient had a medial femoral comminuted Hoffa's fracture.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLateral tibial plateau fractures are generally present as depressed fractures. The lateral tibial plateau is more common than the medial tibial plateau, often due to a bumper injury. If depressed fragments are more than 8-10 mm, then surgical management is usually needed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis comprehensive review delves into the intricate landscape of vertebral height restoration after balloon kyphoplasty in cases of vertebral compression fractures. With a comprehensive examination of procedural intricacies, radiological evaluations, clinical outcomes, and influential factors, a nuanced comprehension unfolds. Beyond its immediate alleviation of pain, vertebral height restoration emerges as a linchpin in enhancing spinal alignment, fostering functional recuperation, and augmenting the overall quality of life.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the main diseases impacting humanity. Fifty percent of all the cases of skeletal TB belong to spinal TB (STB), and it is also the most common form of TB. In India, patients usually present late after the onset of neurological symptoms, for which surgical management is essential for recovery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSimultaneous Monteggia injuries of the elbow and ipsilateral fracture distal radius with epiphyseal injury both bone are a unique case. A unique case of a Type I Monteggia fracture equivalent with ipsilateral fracture distal radius with epiphyseal injury (Salter-Harris Type II) in a child is reported. We describe the management of this unique fracture and discuss the possible mechanism of injury.
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