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Numbness And Weakness After Head Collision


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Young male football accident. Heard a pop in neck. Now with decreased strength/sensation on right side.

Initial Imaging

Fig. 54.1, Midline (A), right side (B), and left side (C) sagittal CT of the cervical spine without contrast was completed at the time of initial consultation and demonstrated mild reversal of normal cervical lordosis but without fracture (T-spine and L-spine are not shown but were negative for fracture or abnormality).

Walking Thoughts

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    What is the patient’s neurological exam?

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    What was the mechanism of injury?

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    Does the patient have any other injuries? Has a trauma assessment been completed?

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    Is he wearing a cervical collar?

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    What imaging has been completed?

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