Cervical spine fracture dislocation with mild neurological deficits

The paper presents two cases of cervical spine fracture dislocation where patients had mild neurological deficits. Both patients underwent surgical intervention involving open reduction and fixation, resulting in improved neurological outcomes. The cases highlight the importance of careful examination and radiographic evaluation in patients with high-energy trauma, even if symptoms are mild.

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  Case 1 involved a patient with left-hand numbness after a car accident who had a C5/C6 facet fracture dislocation and spinal cord indentation, treated with open reduction and fixation.
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  Case 2 involved a patient with right wrist extensor weakness and shoulder muscle atrophy after a fall who had a C6/C7 locked facet, treated with anterior and posterior surgical interventions.
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  In both cases, surgical intervention led to significant improvement in neurological symptoms and functional outcomes.