Date of Award
2015
Degree Name
Masters of Medicine and Surgery
Schools and Centres
Medicine
First Supervisor
Dr. David Dillon
Second Supervisor
Professor George L. Mendz
Abstract
Background: Early enlocation of dislocated cervical facets is important to minimize long term neurological deficit.
Aims: To assess impact of delay in enlocation on clinical outcome in patients with facet dislocations and propose a scheme for enlocation for rural patients who usually have longer enlocation times.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of consecutive cervical spine facet joint dislocations presenting to Royal Perth Hospital from January 2009 to November 2012 was carried out to assess factors affecting final neurological outcome (ASIA score) at discharge.
Results: A total of 51 patients were included in the study. More patients in the urban group had higher final ASIA score than in the rural group. Strong correlation in both the urban and rural populations were found between enlocation time final ASIA score
Conclusion: Enlocation through closed reduction should be done as early as possible at local centres for awake rural patients having dislocated cervical facets.
Publication Details
Eranki, V. (2015). Traumatic facet joint dislocations in Western Australia (Masters of Medicine and Surgery). University of Notre Dame Australia. https://researchonline.nd.edu.au/theses/118