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ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2023

Unilateral bi-portal endoscopy for unilateral L5 nerve injury due to post-traumatic epidural hematoma at T12/L1 level: A case report and literature review.

Haoxiang Zhuang, Haining Tan, Jisheng Lin, Yong Yang, Qi Fei, Hai Meng

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Article in International journal of surgery case reports, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Haoxiang ZhuangDepartment of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Xicheng District, China.
Haining TanDepartment of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Xicheng District, China.
Jisheng LinDepartment of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Xicheng District, China.
Yong YangDepartment of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Xicheng District, China.
Qi FeiDepartment of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Xicheng District, China. Electronic address: spinefei@126.com.
Hai MengDepartment of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Xicheng District, China. Electronic address: menghaione@aliyun.com.
Capital Medical University · CNBeijing Friendship Hospital · CN

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Abstract

introduction and importanceSpinal epidural hematoma (SEH) is an uncommon condition that can result in severe neurological problems and needs to be treated as soon as possible. The incidence of traumatic SEH is 0.5 %-1.7 %, but increases to 9 % in patients with rheumatic diseases. Surgical treatment options include open surgery and minimally invasive surgery. We reported a post-traumatic SEH at T12/L1 level combined with L5 nerve injury and treated by UBE technique. To our knowledge, there was no reported cases like this. CASE PRESENTATION: A 38-year-old man with left leg weakness and severe back pain after fell down while cycling. Physical examination suggested left hip abduction was 2/5 strength, left dorsiflexion of hallux dorsal extension was 0/5 strength and the left ankle dorsiflexion was 2/5 strength. Magnetic resonance images (MRI) of lumbar spine showed a two-leveled hematoma extending from T12 to L1. After 1 year of surgery, the patient's symptoms had largely disappeared and he was able to perform daily activities independently. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: An epidural hematoma at the L1 level is can cause symptoms of the L5 nerve root alone, which may be due to anatomical reasons. Complete removal of the epidural hematoma is necessary to restore the function of the nerve. We report a case of successful removal of an epidural hematoma using the UBE technique with good postoperative results.

conclusionsThe single nerve injury can occur with a thoracolumbar segmental hematoma, and UBE technology could be used to remove epidural hematoma.

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Case reportMinimally invasive surgeryTraumatic spinal epidural hematomaUnilateral bi-portal endoscopy

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