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9041906

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1997-3-19
pubmed:abstractText
Charcot spine, also known as neuropathic spinal arthropathy, is a late complication of traumatic spinal cord injury that can produce pain and further disability. We report five cases of Charcot spine occurring in patients with previous traumatic spinal cord injury that we have identified at our institution from 1985 to 1994. All patients had complete paraplegia with levels of neurologic injury ranging from T7 to T12. Common presenting symptoms included back pain, loss of spasticity, change in bladder function, and audible noises with motion. The diagnosis of Charcot spine was made from 6 to 31 years after original spinal cord injury. In four cases where a surgical fusion had been performed, the Charcot joint developed within two spinal segments below the caudal end of the fusion. Radiological studies, especially plain films and computed tomography, were helpful in making the diagnoses. Immobilization of the affected joint is an essential element of treatment. Surgical repair and stabilization were performed in four patients and has been recommended to the other patient. Early diagnosis and proper treatment is important in preventing the progression of this disorder.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Feb
pubmed:issn
0003-9993
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
78
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
221-5
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1997
pubmed:articleTitle
Charcot spine as a late complication of traumatic spinal cord injury.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle 98195, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports