Emergency Management of a Lumbar Stab Injury in a Trauma Patient – A Case Report on Critical First Response
Amal Yassine
, Chaima Abouelkemhe , HAYAT ERRIFAY , MANAL RHEZALI , HICHAM NEJMI
Stab wound, Spinal cord injury, emergency management
Stab wounds to the spine, though rare, pose a significant risk to the spinal cord despite the protective role of the vertebral column. This case describes a 31-year-old man who presented with a stab wound to the lumbar spine but exhibited no neurological deficits. Initial imaging revealed a metallic foreign body near the second lumbar vertebra. The knife was successfully removed under general anesthesia without complications, and the patient remained neurologically intact. Lumbar stab injuries can result in severe outcomes such as neurological deficits or epidural hematoma, yet management remains controversial in cases without initial symptoms. This case highlights the importance of individualized treatment, emphasizing that timely intervention and careful monitoring are crucial for a favorable prognosis, particularly when no neurological symptoms are present.
"Emergency Management of a Lumbar Stab Injury in a Trauma Patient – A Case Report on Critical First Response", IJNRD - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (www.IJNRD.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.9, Issue 10, page no.b128-b131, October-2024, Available :https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2410117.pdf
Volume 9
Issue 10,
October-2024
Pages : b128-b131
Paper Reg. ID: IJNRD_301173
Published Paper Id: IJNRD2410117
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Research Area: Humanities All
Country: Marrakech, Marrakech, Morocco
ISSN: 2456-4184 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.76 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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