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Laporan Kasus: Pemanfaatan MRI pada Diagnosis Fraktur Kompresi Vertebra Akut Post-Trauma Frecilia Afrida; Ricky Ramadhian
Medula Vol 16 No 3 (2026): Medula
Publisher : CV. Jasa Sukses Abadi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53089/medula.v16i3.1813

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Vertebral compression fracture (VCF) is a common spinal injury, particularly among the elderly population with underlying osteoporosis. This condition may lead to severe pain, functional limitation, spinal deformity, and increased morbidity and mortality if not accurately diagnosed and managed. A comprehensive clinical and radiological approach is essential to establish the diagnosis and to differentiate acute traumatic fractures from chronic or pathological vertebral fractures. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays a crucial role in the evaluation of vertebral compression fractures due to its superior ability to assess soft tissues, spinal cord involvement, and bone marrow edema, which is a key indicator of acute injury. This case report describes a 68-year-old male with a known history of osteoporosis who presented to the emergency department following a fall from a height. The patient complained of severe lumbar pain and limited mobility without neurological deficits. MRI examination revealed an acute vertebral compression fracture characterized by bone marrow edema, with no evidence of paraspinal soft tissue involvement or spinal cord compression. These findings confirmed the diagnosis of an acute post-traumatic VCF in an osteoporotic patient. This case highlights the pivotal role of MRI in determining fracture acuity, evaluating spinal stability, detecting potential complications, and guiding appropriate management strategies. The appropriate utilization of MRI may improve diagnostic accuracy, facilitate timely intervention, and ultimately enhance clinical outcomes in patients with vertebral compression fractures.
Sebuah Laporan Kasus Subdural Hematom: Subdural Hematom: Sebuah Laporan Kasus Anggela Anggela; Frecilia Afrida; Fitriyani Fitriyani
Medula Vol 16 No 3 (2026): Medula
Publisher : CV. Jasa Sukses Abadi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53089/medula.v16i3.1906

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Subdural hematoma (SDH) is a neurological disorder characterized by the accumulation of blood beneath the dura mater. Its incidence ranges from 1.7 to 20.6 cases per 100,000 population annually, with a higher prevalence observed in the elderly. Known risk factors associated with SDH include traumatic brain injury such as traffic accidents, advanced age, alcohol consumption, anticoagulant use, and various medical conditions such as epilepsy, hemophilia, hydrocephalus, cerebral aneurysm, and malignancies. A 19-year-old female patient, Ms. ZA, presented to the Emergency Department of Abdul Moeloek Regional General Hospital (RSUDAM) with complaints of persistent headaches radiating to the posterior neck region, which significantly interfered with daily activities. The patient had a history of a traffic accident two weeks prior to admission. According to her family, she lost consciousness for approximately two hours and experienced hematemesis following the incident. There were no reported symptoms of limb weakness, epistaxis, otorrhagia, or seizures. On physical and neurological examination, no abnormalities were identified. However, a cranial CT scan revealed a subacute subdural hematoma in the left frontoparietal region with a thickness of 0.47 cm. The patient was managed conservatively with both pharmacological and planned surgical interventions. Medical therapy included intravenous Mannitol titration dose, Paracetamol 3x750 mg, Ranitidine 2x1 ampoule, along with oral supplementation of vitamin B12 and folic acid, each administered twice daily. Surgical management involved a planned burr hole drainage procedure by the attending neurosurgeon.