AI Article Synopsis
- A 27-year-old woman was in a car accident and arrived at the emergency room with severe breathing difficulties and a GCS score of 3, indicating a deep coma.
- Imaging showed serious neck injuries including dislocation and fractures, along with complete blockage of both vertebral arteries but no signs of stroke.
- After receiving halo immobilization and surgery, she was discharged and six months later had no neurological issues.
Article Abstract
A 27-year-old female involved a motor vehicle collision as the restrained driver presented to the ER with agonal breathing and a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) of 3. Radiographic imaging demonstrated C2-3 craniocaudal dislocation, bilateral C2 comminuted pedicle fractures extending through the transverse foramina, complete bilateral vertebral artery occlusion, and negative signs of stroke with MRI. After halo immobilization, surgical stabilization, and medical treatment the patient was discharged and at her six-month follow up she was without neurological deficit.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6819066 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.5538 | DOI Listing |
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