Delayed management of brachial plexopathy in a patient with occipital condyle and multiple rib fractures Oksi̇pi̇tal kondi̇l ve çoklu kosta kiriǧi olan hastada geci̇kmi̇ş braki̇al pleksopati̇ tedavi̇si̇

Erol Ö., ÖZÇAKAR L., Özgüçlü E., KAYMAK B., Yilmaz B., Sirmali M.

Journal of Rheumatology and Medical Rehabilitation, vol.16, no.3, pp.206-209, 2005 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 16 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Journal Name: Journal of Rheumatology and Medical Rehabilitation
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.206-209
  • Keywords: Brachial plexopathy, Horner syndrome, Hypoglossal nerve palsy, Occipital condyle fracture, Rib fracture
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We present a 49 year old lady who had suffered from a severe traffic accident. She had various vital complications including a left sided occipital condyle fracture, left hypoglossal nerve palsy, right sided Horner syndrome, bilateral multiple rib fractures and a right sided brachial plexopathy. The diagnostic and therapeutic approaches are summarized in the light of the relevant literature.