Spinal fracture through the neurocentral synchondrosis in battered children: a report of three cases.
Spine (Phila Pa 1976)
; 31(11): E345-9, 2006 May 15.
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ABSTRACT
STUDY DESIGN:
Retrospective case series.OBJECTIVE:
To report 3 cases of unusual spinal fracture through the neurocentral synchondrosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Traumatic lesions of the spine or spinal cord due to physical abuse are rare. We report 3 cases of vertebral fractures involving the neurocentral synchondrosis in battered children.METHODS:
The medical data of the 3 cases were retrospectively reviewed. We discuss the pathomechanism and treatment strategies.RESULTS:
In 2 cases, the vertebral body was displaced anteriorly and, in 1 case, posteriorly, all without neurologic compromise. The lateral radiographs showed vertebral displacement, but the diagnosis could be suspected on frontal views because of interpedicular distance widening. Treatment was nonoperative with bracing in 2 cases. In the third case, a posterior epiphysiodesis was done to avoid development of progressive kyphosis of the injured spine. One child treated nonoperatively died from other traumatic lesions associated with the physical abuse. In the 2 other cases, outcome was good with a well-balanced spine in 1 case and a moderate, well-tolerated kyphosis in the other case.CONCLUSIONS:
Such spinal lesions are rare but could be conservatively treated in case of anterior vertebral displacement without vertebral endplate impairment. A posterior displacement of vertebral body could be responsible for a neurologic compromise.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Síndrome del Niño Maltratado
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Vértebras Cervicales
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Fracturas de la Columna Vertebral
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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En
Revista:
Spine (Phila Pa 1976)
Año:
2006
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Article