Epidemiology of Cervical Spinal Injuries in Government General Hospital, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 17, Issue 2
Abstract
Background; Currently there is no available information regarding the variety of cervical spine injury cases affected. Our study aim is to study the epidemiological prevalence of injuries, evaluation of management methods , prognosis & sequalae of cervical spine injuries. Introduction; Traumatic spine injury with or without spinal cord injury is the most common cause of morbidity & mortality. Early diagnosis and screening will help to provide accurate treatment for the needy. Materials & methods; This is a prospective study. All cervical spine injury patients presenting to dept of neurosurgery , GGH , kakinada were enrolled in the study. All patients were analysed as per our study protocol. Results; A total number of 110 patients with cervical spine injury were admitted and managed respectively. Mean age of presentation was 37 years , male preponderance was noted , RTA – (2 wheeler – injury) was the common mode of injury , Quadriparesis was most common presentation , C5-C6 level was commonly affected, 2 grade improvement noted with surgery , 2 patients underwent removal of implants due to infection &18 deaths occurred. Conclusion; Early immobilisation of neck with immediate management showed good prognosis. Significant improvement noted with surgical stabilization of the cervical spine. Good patient care and physiotherapy prevented complications like DVT and bedsores.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. M Premjith Ray, Dr. Kodali Sandhya, Dr. Kodanda Giri Rao, Dr. Chandu Lingolu4
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