Abstract
Two cases of paraplegia caused by head injuries sustained in recent military conflicts are presented. The underlying pathological disturbances could be related to the CT scan appearances and are discussed in the light of previously reported series. Both cases were remarkable for an early and prolonged paraplegia which was flaccid, rather than spastic, and for the sensory impairment produced.
Similar content being viewed by others
Article PDF
References
Harris, P & Strong, A J (1971). Cerebral paraplegia. Proc. Veterans Adm. Spinal Cord Inj. Conf., 18, 21–24.
Holmes, G & Sargent, P (1915). Injuries of the superior longitudinal sinus. Brit. Med. J., II, 493–498.
Russell, W R & Young, R R (1969). Missile wounds of the parasagittal Rolandic area. In Modern Neurology. Ed. Lock, 5. Little, Brown & Co. Inc. Boston. Papers in tribute to Derek Denny-Brown. 20, 289–302.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Teddy, P., Silver, J., Baker, J. et al. Traumatic cerebral flaccid paraplegia. Spinal Cord 22, 320–324 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1038/sc.1984.52
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/sc.1984.52