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Contusion of the cervical spinal cord following dental treatment of a patient at risk to stroke: A case report
Author(s) -
Barbe Anna Greta,
Noack Michael Johannes,
Barbe Michael Thomas,
Nitschke Ina
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
gerodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 54
eISSN - 1741-2358
pISSN - 0734-0664
DOI - 10.1111/ger.12316
Subject(s) - medicine , anamnesis , stroke (engine) , weakness , spinal cord , rehabilitation , adverse effect , physical therapy , surgery , psychiatry , mechanical engineering , engineering
Objectives It is essential that especially elderly patients are correctly positioned in dental chairs, based on medical history and careful observation. Method We report a case where reclination of the patient's head resulted in weakness of the limbs. Results Subsequent investigation determined traumatic contusion of the cervical spinal cord. Conclusions This case highlights the need for accurate anamnesis, close observation and interdisciplinary communication to determine correct positioning. Exceptional circumstances necessitate speedy response to minimise adverse events in elderly patients.