Spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality (SCIWORA) often occurs in the immature cervical spinal skeleton. It is most commonly found pediatric age group. Different clinical results ranging from temporary loss of sensation and motor function to complete spinal cord injury may result. In this reports a young patient with this diagnosis involving the cervical spine with resultant quadriplegia is described. The relevant literature is reviewed and discussed.

Keywords: Spinal trauma, SCIWORA, adult, outcome