Unusual traumatic spondyloptosis causing complete transaction of spinal cord

Traumatic spondyloptosis involves severe displacement of vertebrae, often leading to complete spinal cord injury. This condition is rare but serious, requiring surgical intervention. The study reviews imaging findings and surgical outcomes of four patients with thoraco-lumbar spondyloptosis, focusing on diagnosis and management strategies. Surgical reconstruction with pedicle screw and rod fixation is used to realign the vertebral column, although neurological recovery may not always be achieved.

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  All four patients with traumatic spondyloptosis had complete spinal cord or cauda equina transection.
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  Surgical intervention, involving reduction of displacement and stabilization, was performed on all patients.
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  None of the patients fully recovered neurological function postoperatively, indicating the severity of the initial injury.