[Asymptomatic blunt vertebral artery injury after cervical spine nonpenetrating trauma]

Ann Readapt Med Phys. 2007 Jun;50(5):313-6. doi: 10.1016/j.annrmp.2007.02.005. Epub 2007 Feb 23.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Objective: To show the possibility of vertebral injury after cervical spine trauma.

Method: We observed 2 cases of asymptomatic thrombosis of the vertebral artery after cervical fracture.

Discussion: Thrombosis of the vertebral artery is acute in 20% of cases of cervical trauma. It may be asymptomatic. Magnetic resonance angiography is the best noninvasive investigation for such cases to systematically detect the complication. Treatment with anticoagulants or antiaggregants should be initiated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cervical Vertebrae / injuries*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Spinal Fractures / complications*
  • Thrombosis / diagnosis
  • Thrombosis / drug therapy
  • Thrombosis / etiology*
  • Vertebral Artery*