Title of article :
Paraplegia in a patient on warfarin treatment
Author/Authors :
Anwar, Fahim Southern General Hospital - Spinal Injuries and Rehabilitation Medicine, Scotland , Al Khayer, Ahmad Southern General Hospital - Spinal Injuries and Rehabilitation Medicine, Scotland , Weir, Alistair M Southern General Hospital - Spinal Injuries and Rehabilitation Medicine, Scotland
Abstract :
A case of a large spinal epidural haematoma, in a 58 years old male, leading to paraplegia, in a patient on longterm warfarin treatment is presented. Magnetic Resonance imaging (MRI) of the whole spine showed extensive epidural spinal haematoma distal to C4 level surrounding and displacing the spinal cord and the nerve roots up to T2 level. Near complete neurological recovery followed surgical evacuation and multidisciplinary rehabilitation.
Journal title :
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
Journal title :
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
