Brown Sequard syndrome in a patient with Klippel-Feil syndrome following minor trauma: a case report and literature review

This case report discusses a patient with Klippel-Feil syndrome (KFS) who experienced Brown-Sequard syndrome (BSS) after a minor injury. KFS is a congenital condition involving abnormal fusion of cervical vertebrae. The patient, a 38-year-old woman with KFS type III, developed numbness and weakness in her limbs after a fall. She was treated with surgery, hyperbaric oxygen, and rehabilitation. The study highlights that individuals with KFS are more susceptible to spinal cord injuries from even minor trauma due to the altered biomechanics of their cervical spine.

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  A patient with Klippel-Feil syndrome (KFS) developed Brown-Sequard syndrome (BSS) following a minor trauma.
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  Surgical intervention, combined with comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation, led to significant improvement in the patient's condition, improving from grade B to grade D on the ASIA Impairment Scale.
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  The cervical deformity in patients with KFS can alter the overall mechanical activity of the spine, increasing the chance of spinal cord injury (SCI) following trauma.