Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society

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Radiculopathy as Delayed Presentations of Retained Spinal Bullet

  • Ryu, Bang (Department of Neurosurgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Sung Bum (Department of Neurosurgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital) ;
  • Choi, Man Kyu (Department of Neurosurgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Kee D (Department of Neurosurgery, University of California Davis)
  • Received : 2015.03.03
  • Accepted : 2015.09.03
  • Published : 2015.10.28
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Abstract

Bullet injuries to the spine may cause injury to the anatomical structures with or without neurologic deterioration. Most bullet injuries are acute, resulting from direct injury. However, in rare cases, delayed injury may occur, resulting in claudication. We report a case of intradural bullet at the L3-4 level with radiculopathy in a 30-year-old male. After surgical removal, radicular and claudicating pain were improved significantly, and motor power of the right leg also improved. We report the case of intradural bullet, which resulted in delayed radiculopathy.

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