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80-Year-Old Patient With Neck Fracture Walked After Surgery

80-year-old Seniha Köklü, who lives in ISTANBUL, fell down the stairs. The old woman was immediately taken to the emergency room by her relatives. As a result of the first examination of Köklü, who could not move his head, it was determined that he had a serious fracture in his 2nd cervical vertebra. After having a risky operation, Köklü, who was at risk of paralysis, stood up in 1 day despite his age; She walked out of the hospital.
In the first examination of Seniha Köklü, who fell down the stairs and was brought to the emergency room conscious, it was observed that she had weakness in her arms and legs and could not move her head. Later, spinal graphs of the waist and neck were taken, and it was determined that the patient had a serious fracture in the 2nd cervical vertebra (odontoid fracture).
The patient was admitted to the neurosurgery service and anti-edema treatment was started. The patient was taken into surgery with the possibility of high risk of paralysis and even loss of vital functions. The odontoid fracture was successfully fixed with a special procedure, the odontoid screwing technique performed from the front of the neck. It was observed that the patient was mobilized after the surgery, the weakness in his arms and legs disappeared, he could walk on his own, and his painful neck movements completely resolved.

“IT MAY EVEN CAUSE SUDDEN DEATHS”

Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Selçuk Gözcü stated that such fractures of the second vertebra of the neck are very dangerous, and if not treated as soon as possible, edema may develop in the spinal cord, and may also cause sudden paralysis in the arms and legs and even stop breathing, causing sudden death.

“I STANDED UP 1 DAY AFTER THE SURGERY”

80-year-old Seniha Köklü said, “When I came to the hospital, I could not move my neck. I was very scared about having surgery, but I stood up 1 day after the surgery. “Dr.Selçuk Gözcü and his team were very supportive, and thanks to them, I regained my health,” he said.

“IT MAY RESULT IN DEATH”

Medicana Bahçelievler Hospital Brain Nerve and Spinal Cord Surgery Specialist Op. performed the surgery. Dr. Selçuk Gözcü said the following about the surgery he performed: “We made neurological progress after the surgery. Intervention is necessary in such spinal cord injuries. If timely intervention is not taken, very risky consequences ranging from disability to death may occur. It can have serious consequences, from cardiac arrest to respiratory arrest and even loss of life. “We can easily perform such procedures at Medicana Bahçelievler Hospital,” he said.

Source: T24

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