Painful and weak shoulder following a generalized seizure: a missed odontoid fracture causing central cord compression—a case report
Sachith Mettananda·Sachith Mettananda·Ravini Premaratna·Kamal Gunarathne·Manjula Caldera·Angappulige Upasena
Odontoid fracture without direct trauma, although uncommon, must be suspected when a patient complains of severe pain in the neck and shoulder following a generalized tonic-clonic convulsion. A high index of suspicion and anticipated cervical immobilization are required to avoid devastating neurological complications.