Almost paralyzed after fall

Cao Bang 17 year old boy fell while playing soccer, came home with severe neck pain, could not move his arms and legs, fainted.

On May 18, doctors at Cao Bang General Hospital diagnosed him with quadriplegia and monitored him for spinal cord paralysis after injury. After first aid, he regained consciousness and was transferred to Hanoi.

By this afternoon, the patient's health was stable, with signs of movement in his limbs returning. Continued monitoring to prevent complications.

Emergency Department, Cao Bang General Hospital. Photo: Provided by the hospital

Doctors recommend that when participating in physical activities, one should be careful of inappropriate movements and postures. Hyperactive, inexperienced adolescents who cannot control their behavior can easily cause injuries, leaving very serious consequences such as dislocations, broken bones, torn muscles, torn ligaments, and more serious conditions such as spinal cord paralysis and traumatic brain injury.

During the summer, children need to be equipped with the necessary skills when playing, paying attention to controlling movements, behaviors, and postures that have a strong impact on vulnerable areas such as the head, face, neck, limbs, spine, and lower abdomen. Parents need to teach children how to give first aid when injured to have a safe, beneficial, and healthy vacation.

Minh An

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