Resolution of Right Hemidiaphragm Paralysis following Cervical Foraminotomies

Introduction. Hemidiaphragm paralysis secondary to phrenic nerve palsy is a well-recognised medical condition. There are few case reports in the literature documenting resolution of hemidiaphragm paralysis following cervical spine surgery. This case report documents our experience with one such case...

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Main Authors: Neal Singleton, Matthew Bowman, David Bartle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/6195179
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spelling doaj-db493bb6579c43e6b46cb19c94e6bcfe2020-11-25T00:52:44ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Orthopedics2090-67492090-67572018-01-01201810.1155/2018/61951796195179Resolution of Right Hemidiaphragm Paralysis following Cervical ForaminotomiesNeal Singleton0Matthew Bowman1David Bartle2Orthopaedic Department, Tauranga Hospital, Cameron Road, Tauranga, New ZealandOrthopaedic Department, Tauranga Hospital, Cameron Road, Tauranga, New ZealandOrthopaedic Department, Tauranga Hospital, Cameron Road, Tauranga, New ZealandIntroduction. Hemidiaphragm paralysis secondary to phrenic nerve palsy is a well-recognised medical condition. There are few case reports in the literature documenting resolution of hemidiaphragm paralysis following cervical spine surgery. This case report documents our experience with one such case. Case Presentation. A 64-year-old man was referred to the orthopaedic service with right hemidiaphragm paralysis. He had a previous history of asbestos exposure and polio and was initially seen and investigated by the respiratory physicians. He also reported intermittent neck pain and an MRI scan showed right-sided cervical foraminal stenosis. He underwent posterior right C3/4 and C4/5 foraminotomies, and by three months postoperatively, his hemidiaphragm paralysis had resolved and his shortness of breath had also improved. Conclusion. This report documents a unique case of resolution of hemidiaphragm paralysis following posterior unilateral cervical foraminotomies.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/6195179
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Resolution of Right Hemidiaphragm Paralysis following Cervical Foraminotomies
Case Reports in Orthopedics
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title Resolution of Right Hemidiaphragm Paralysis following Cervical Foraminotomies
title_short Resolution of Right Hemidiaphragm Paralysis following Cervical Foraminotomies
title_full Resolution of Right Hemidiaphragm Paralysis following Cervical Foraminotomies
title_fullStr Resolution of Right Hemidiaphragm Paralysis following Cervical Foraminotomies
title_full_unstemmed Resolution of Right Hemidiaphragm Paralysis following Cervical Foraminotomies
title_sort resolution of right hemidiaphragm paralysis following cervical foraminotomies
publisher Hindawi Limited
series Case Reports in Orthopedics
issn 2090-6749
2090-6757
publishDate 2018-01-01
description Introduction. Hemidiaphragm paralysis secondary to phrenic nerve palsy is a well-recognised medical condition. There are few case reports in the literature documenting resolution of hemidiaphragm paralysis following cervical spine surgery. This case report documents our experience with one such case. Case Presentation. A 64-year-old man was referred to the orthopaedic service with right hemidiaphragm paralysis. He had a previous history of asbestos exposure and polio and was initially seen and investigated by the respiratory physicians. He also reported intermittent neck pain and an MRI scan showed right-sided cervical foraminal stenosis. He underwent posterior right C3/4 and C4/5 foraminotomies, and by three months postoperatively, his hemidiaphragm paralysis had resolved and his shortness of breath had also improved. Conclusion. This report documents a unique case of resolution of hemidiaphragm paralysis following posterior unilateral cervical foraminotomies.
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