Almost paralyzed after fall

Cao Bang 17 year old teenager fell while playing soccer, came home with severe neck pain, unable to move 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 trauma. 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 Provincial 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 teenagers who cannot control their behavior can easily cause injuries, leaving very serious consequences such as dislocations, fractures, muscle tears, ligament ruptures, 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 first aid when injured to have a safe, beneficial, and healthy vacation.

Minh An

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