Abstract
Acute post-traumatic spinal injury is common and usually poses no diagnostic difficulties. Following a low-energy fall, the onset of acute central cord syndrome in the elderly is not common and is frequently misdiagnosed. Men aged 60 and 81, and a woman aged 75 are described, in whom central cord syndrome was overlooked. Awareness of this condition is important to avoid incorrect diagnosis and hazardous management.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 516-518, 591 |
| Journal | Harefuah |
| Volume | 133 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| State | Published - 1 Dec 1997 |
| Externally published | Yes |