Hernia cervical traumática asociada a mielopatía sin lesión óseo-articular

Abstract

INTRODUCTIONCervical traumatic hernias without bone injury or dislocation, are a relatively rare pathology occur in 1.45% of cases of cervical trauma, most cases are diagnosed early by the mechanism suggested by the type of lesion or signs and symptoms of acute neurological alterations. 1 Additionally, cervical neurological injury has also been related to facial trauma, this association occurs in 0.01-3%. With a higher incidence in car accidents involving cyclists, when facial fractures occur, the risk of having a hidden cervical injury increase, the mechanism of trauma and cervical imaging should be carefully evaluated for early diagnosis. 2,3