3D CT reconstruction of a severe spinal fracture that occurred after the individual was involved in a high velocity collision and was ejected from their vehicle. Because of the level of this specific fracture there was minimal cord damage at the site, however this individual also suffered a fracture at the level of their cervical spine which resulted in paralysis.
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is the abnormal curvature of the spine to the sides.
80% of cases are idiopathic, meaning that they have no known cause. The remainder are due to neuromuscular disorders, including Marfan’s syndrome (disorder of connective tissues), muscular dystrophy (a condition causing muscle weakness) and cerebral palsy (a neurological condition caused by brain damage).
Treatment includes back braces, pain management and in extreme cases, surgical correction.
That’s some insane misalignment! Most secondary schools nowadays screen for this, but not sure if that’s nationwide. Did your school include this in health checks/physicals?
Lhermitte’s Sign
Tingling in hands which is brought on by flexion of the neck. This indicates disease near the dorsal column nuclei of the cervical cord. Causes include; trauma, space occupying lesions, multiple sclerosis and cervical stenosis.