Clewer G, Carmont M, Jaffray D. Spontaneous tetraplegia during weight training.
Br J Sports Med 2006;
40:1011-2. [PMID:
16980532 PMCID:
PMC2577450 DOI:
10.1136/bjsm.2006.030155]
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Abstract
A case of tetraplegia due to weight training is presented. Emergency surgery revealed a huge C5/6 disc sequestration trapped within the canal by the posterior longitudinal ligament. The disc was removed and C5-C7 were fused using an iliac crest tricortical graft and stabilised. The patient made a good recovery and returned to sporting activity.
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