Cervical Injection Causes Spinal Cord Injury

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A 71-year-old woman was seen by her orthopedist following a remote shoulder surgery.

She had ongoing neck and shoulder pain, and the surgeon suggested she see Dr. L, an anesthesiology-trained pain specialist.

Dr. L saw the patient and recommended a C2 block.

The block itself was initially uncomplicated.

The patient was taken to the recovery area.

However, she then developed left side paralysis including her arm and leg.

An ambulance was called and she was taken to a nearby hospital.

An MRI was done that confirmed a cervical spinal cord injury.

The patient filed a lawsuit against the pain specialist, his practice group, and the hospital that contracted with them.

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