Surfer’s Myelopathy - A Case Report - (파도타기 척수병증 - 증례 보고 -)

Dong Ho Kwak (곽동호); Young-Hoon Kim (김영훈); Kee-Yong Ha (하기용); Sang-Il Kim (김상일); Hyung-Youl Park (박형열); Joo-Hyun Ahn (안주현)

Surfer’s Myelopathy - A Case Report -

Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
Abbr : J Kor Spine Sur
2017, 24(4), pp.241~245
Publisher : Korean Society Of Spine Surgery
Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Orthopedic Surgery

Dong Ho Kwak ¹, Young-Hoon Kim ², Kee-Yong Ha ², Sang-Il Kim ², Hyung-Youl Park ², Joo-Hyun Ahn ²

¹가톨릭대학교 의과대학 서울성모병원 정형외과
²가톨릭대학교

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ABSTRACT

Study Design: A case report. Objectives: To report a rare cause of non-traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) during surfing Summary of Literature Review: Surfer’s myelopathy is a non-traumatic SCI associated with the hyperextension posture during paddling in surfing. Although the definite pathomechanism has not been identified, cord ischemia followed by arterial infarction may be related to this injury. Materials and Methods: A young healthy male patient presented with a SCI that occurred during his first time surfing. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a T2-hyperintense lesion in the spinal cord from D10 to the conus medullaris. Results: The patient completely recovered without any neurologic deficits after steroid therapy and other forms of supportive management. Conclusions: Since surfing is becoming more common in Korea, awareness of surfer’s myelopathy is important for early diagnosis and proper management.

KEYWORDS

Spinal cord injuries, Spinal cord ischemia, Surfer’s myelopathy

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