Minimal trauma causing fractures in patients with spinal cord injury

Minimal trauma causing fractures in patients with spinal cord injury

The osteoporosis that accompanies spinal cord injury renders bones more susceptible to fracture following minor degrees of trauma. Diagnosis is often delayed due to a subtle presentation with non-specific signs. Three cases are reported that illustrate characteristic features of long-bone fractures...

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Veröffentlicht in:Disability and rehabilitation 1992, Vol.14 (2), p.108-109
Hauptverfasser: Keating, J. F., Kerr, M., Delargy, M.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Accidental Falls
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Female
Femoral Fractures - diagnostic imaging
fracture
Hip Fractures - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
osteoporosis
Osteoporosis - complications
Osteoporosis - diagnostic imaging
Paraplegia - complications
Paraplegia - diagnostic imaging
Radiography
Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
Spinal Cord Injuries - complications
Spinal Cord Injuries - diagnostic imaging
Spinal cord injury
Tibial Fractures - diagnostic imaging
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Zusammenfassung:The osteoporosis that accompanies spinal cord injury renders bones more susceptible to fracture following minor degrees of trauma. Diagnosis is often delayed due to a subtle presentation with non-specific signs. Three cases are reported that illustrate characteristic features of long-bone fractures in spinal cord injury.
ISSN:0963-8288
1464-5165
DOI:10.3109/09638289209167081