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MRI Showing Fracture Of Neck Vertebrae After A Fall. Surgery Suggested
Question: No history of previous illness
Age – 71 years approximate
Description of injury – He was trying to climb a ladder and the ladder fractured leading to fall from a height approx 5 feet.
Supporting documents – MRI images
First diagnosis – Fracture of neck vertebrae with suggested surgical management
Symptoms – Normal speech, hand and leg movements. No signs of mental impairment.
Thanks,
XXXXXXX
Age – 71 years approximate
Description of injury – He was trying to climb a ladder and the ladder fractured leading to fall from a height approx 5 feet.
Supporting documents – MRI images
First diagnosis – Fracture of neck vertebrae with suggested surgical management
Symptoms – Normal speech, hand and leg movements. No signs of mental impairment.
Thanks,
XXXXXXX
Dear XXXXXXX,
I have gone through the detailed history & all MRI images.
As per MRI images there appears to be a C5/6 fracture with mild dislocation with buckling of PLL with mild thecal compression.
As per your history patient seems to be neurologically intact.
May I suggest following measures:
1. Initial medical management of cervical injury should be given i.e. I/v methylprednisolone, antacids, analgesics, etc.
2. Cervical collar for initial immobilization.
3. NO SITTING / NO STANDING
4. Bed rest
5. Surgical management with spinal stabilisation procedures will be of benefit for early mobilisation
6. Supportive treatment
I hope this answers your queries. Please feel free to contact me anytime for any further development.
Thanks
Dr XXXXXXX k XXXXXXX XXXXXXX consultant neurosurgeon
I have gone through the detailed history & all MRI images.
As per MRI images there appears to be a C5/6 fracture with mild dislocation with buckling of PLL with mild thecal compression.
As per your history patient seems to be neurologically intact.
May I suggest following measures:
1. Initial medical management of cervical injury should be given i.e. I/v methylprednisolone, antacids, analgesics, etc.
2. Cervical collar for initial immobilization.
3. NO SITTING / NO STANDING
4. Bed rest
5. Surgical management with spinal stabilisation procedures will be of benefit for early mobilisation
6. Supportive treatment
I hope this answers your queries. Please feel free to contact me anytime for any further development.
Thanks
Dr XXXXXXX k XXXXXXX XXXXXXX consultant neurosurgeon
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