Definition
Transient disturbance of spinal cord function
- +/- vertebral column injury
- no pathological changes in spinal cord
Mechanism
Rapid change in velocity following trauma
- football / ice hockey
Associations
Congenitally narrow spinal cord
Hypermobility
Clinical
Athlete describes numbness / paralysis in arms and legs
- temporary
- passes after short time
NHx
Most resolve completely
Can have some sequelae
Issues
High risk with return to sport
Guidelines
AP canal < 10 mm
- high risk
Reinjury can mean quadriplegia