Occipital condyle fracture with peripheral neurological deficit

Authors
Cartmill, M Khazim, R Firth, JL
Citation
M. Cartmill et al., Occipital condyle fracture with peripheral neurological deficit, BR J NEUROS, 13(6), 1999, pp. 611-613
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
ISSN journal
02688697 → ACNP
Volume
13
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
611 - 613
Database
ISI
SICI code
0268-8697(199912)13:6<611:OCFWPN>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
A 24-year-old woman sustained a type III Anderson and Montesano fracture in a road traffic accident. Acute respiratory strider, multiple cranial nerve palsies and right upper limb neurological deficits associated with a C1 to T2 extradural haematoma were unique features of this case. The patient mad e a full and uncomplicated recovery with conservative management.