Segmental fasciculations as a late sequel of spinal cord injury

Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 1994 May;96(2):174-7. doi: 10.1016/0303-8467(94)90057-4.

Abstract

In two patients with a history of spinal cord injury many years ago fasciculations developed in muscles belonging to previously damaged segments. In both patients MRI of the cervical spine showed an area of abnormal signal intensity representing a cavity, near the level of the neurological abnormalities and the cord injury. During a 4-year follow-up period no new neurological or MRI abnormalities were detected. A hypothesis for the genesis of fasciculations following spinal cord injury is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cervical Vertebrae / injuries
  • Electromyography
  • Fasciculation / etiology*
  • Fasciculation / physiopathology
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Muscles / innervation*
  • Neurologic Examination
  • Pectoralis Muscles / innervation
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / physiopathology
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / complications*
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / physiopathology
  • Spinal Fractures / complications
  • Spinal Fractures / physiopathology
  • Spinal Fusion