Fracture of the occipital condyle caused by minor trauma in child.
J Pediatr Surg
; 41(10): 1774-6, 2006 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-17011288
ABSTRACT
We report a case of fractured occipital condyle caused by minor trauma accompanied by light pain on palpation at the lateral cervical trigonum. A 15-year-old boy complained of nuchal pain, particularly pain on palpation at the left lateral cervical trigonum in the absence of neurologic deficits after head deceleration trauma. Computed tomography demonstrated a unilateral nonluxated fracture of the occipital condyle. Owing to consequent immobilization by means of cervical orthosis, pain disappeared after the first 48 hours. Follow-up examination 4 weeks later showed no neurologic deficits. The boy had no severe impairment of movements at the cervical spine.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Aparelhos Ortopédicos
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Fraturas Ósseas
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Traumatismos Craniocerebrais
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Pescoço
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Osso Occipital
Limite:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article