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Spinal Cord Injury Center

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Center at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital

Building 38

13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd

Tampa, Florida 33612

Admission / Respite                     

VA Travel Assistance                   ext. 4754

SCI Admin Office                          ext. 7517

 

SCI Outpatient Clinic

Clinic Hours: Monday- Friday 8 am -4 pm; excluding Federal Holidays

Clinic Appointment                        

 

Synergy PACT Team

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Genesis PACT Team

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Outpatient Therapy: 8 am – 4 pm, excluding Federal Holidays

Physical Therapy:   ext. 4787, 4788

Occupational Therapy: ext. 7506

Inpatient Hours- 24/7

For Acute Issues after hours contact the Clinical Contact Center    or go to the nearest Emergency Department

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POSTER ABSTRACTS 1- 48: 2021 ASCIP Hybrid Educational Conference & Expo

P1| Bell's cruciate paralysis in type II odontoid fracture: A case report

Zainab Al Lawati MD, FRCPC¹

¹Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beaumont Medical Group, Taylor, MI USA

Context: Bell's Cruciate Paralysis is a rare incomplete spinal cord syndrome presenting as upper extremity weakness with minimal or no involvement of the lower extremities. Cranial nerves can be compromised. It usually occurs due to trauma to the axis and/or atlas. Clinical presentation as well as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can aid in confirming the diagnosis. Physiatry involvement is vital to facilitate the rehabilitation plan and ensure optimal recovery. Prognosis is usually good and depends on the extent of spinal cord injury and the exact cause.

Findings: We report a 23-year-old man sustained Type II odontoid fracture with mild anterior displacement and a comminuted displaced fracture along the anterior arch of C1. Once medically stabilized he was transferred to in-patient rehabilitation to address his spinal cord injury rehabilitation issues. His clinical and ASIA exam was completed. It showed questionable facial nerve palsy and upper extremity weakness with minimal or no involvement of t