Abstract
The authors present a case in which electrical injury to the central nervous system resulted from uncontrolled activation of a cervical spinal cord stimulation device by an antitheft device. The injury resulted in long-term neurological sequelae.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Ataxia / etiology
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Dysarthria / etiology
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Electric Injuries / etiology*
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Electric Stimulation Therapy / adverse effects
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Electric Stimulation Therapy / instrumentation*
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Electromagnetic Phenomena / instrumentation*
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Equipment Failure
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Follow-Up Studies
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Gait
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Humans
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Male
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Memory Disorders / etiology
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Neurologic Examination
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Pain, Intractable / therapy*
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Security Measures*
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Spinal Cord Injuries / etiology*
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Spinal Cord*