Bone fractures from generalized convulsive seizures and status epilepticus-A systematic review.

Publication

Bone fractures from generalized convulsive seizures and status epilepticus-A systematic review.

Journal Paper/Review - Apr 25, 2019

Grzonka Pascale, Rybitschka Anja, De Marchis Gian Marco, Marsch Stephan C, Sutter Raoul

Citation

Grzonka P, Rybitschka A, De Marchis G, Marsch S, Sutter R. Bone fractures from generalized convulsive seizures and status epilepticus-A systematic review. Epilepsia 2019; 60:996-1004.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Epilepsia 2019; 60

Publication Date

Apr 25, 2019

Issn Electronic

1528-1167

Pages

996-1004

Brief description/objective

We present a systematic review of the literature regarding types and anatomic distribution of fractures in association with generalized convulsive status epilepticus (GCSE) and convulsive seizures in adult patients accompanied by an illustrative case of a patient with GCSE and diffuse postictal pain from underlying bone fractures.