Penetrating spinal cord injury causing paraplegia in a bird hunter in rural Tanzania.

Authors :: van Adrichem DC
Ratering MRHA
Rashid SM
Jusabani MA
Poppe VE
Mwaitele HA
Massawe HH
Howlett WP
Moshi HI
Dekker MCJ
Source :: Spinal cord series and cases [Spinal Cord Ser Cases] 2019 May 21; Vol. 5, pp. 49. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 May 21 (Print Publication: 2019).
Publication Year :: 2019
Abstract: Introduction: Cultural and socioeconomic factors influence the risk of sustaining a Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury (TSCI). The standard of management and rehabilitation available to TSCI patients differs greatly between high-income and low-income countries.<br />Case Presentation: We report a 17-year-old male bird hunter, with no prior medical history, presenting with paraplegia and sensory loss from the xiphoid process down after being struck by an arrow in the left lateral side of the neck.<br />Discussion: Penetrating neck injuries are potentially life threatening because of the complex arrangement of vital structures in the neck. Management of spinal cord trauma resulting from such injuries in low-resource settings is challenging.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of interestThe authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.<br /> (© International Spinal Cord Society 2019.)

Subjects :: Adolescent
Humans
Male
Tanzania
Neck Injuries complications
Neck Injuries diagnosis
Neck Injuries therapy
Paraplegia diagnosis
Paraplegia etiology
Paraplegia therapy
Spinal Cord Injuries complications
Spinal Cord Injuries diagnosis
Spinal Cord Injuries therapy
Wounds, Penetrating complications
Wounds, Penetrating diagnosis
Wounds, Penetrating therapy

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