Acute Quadriplegia Following Closed Traction Reduction of a Cervical Facet Dislocation in the Setting of Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament

Abstract

This case report highlights the advantages and shows some safety concerns regarding immediate, closed traction reduction of cervical facet dislocation with real-time neural monitoring in an awake, alert, oriented, and appropriately select patient before MRI studies in the setting of preexisting central stenosis from OPLL.