Unusual Traumatic Midthoracic Spondyloptosis and Its Surgical Management: Case Report

The paper discusses a rare and severe spinal injury called traumatic midthoracic spondyloptosis, where vertebral bodies completely dislocate, often leading to spinal cord transection. This type of injury is uncommon in the mid-thoracic region because the sternum provides stability. Diagnosis relies heavily on radiology. The primary treatment involves surgical reconstruction and stabilization to allow patients to regain mobility and undergo rehabilitation.

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  The case report details a 20-year-old male who experienced T5-6 spondyloptosis with complete spinal cord transection following a motorcycle accident.
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  The surgical approach involved posterior transpedicular screwing, osteotomy, rib resection, duraplasty, and rod compression to stabilize the spine.
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  Post-surgery, the patient remained paraplegic but regained mobility with a wheelchair, highlighting the stabilization achieved through surgical intervention.