Clonus: An Unusual Delayed Neurological Complication in Electrical Burn Injury elec. inj.

Patients

• 4 adults, Turkey

Endpoint

• burns
• current marks/necrosis
• muscle paralysis
• unconsciousness
• neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): amputation, neurological sequels
• clonus

Exposure

• lightning
• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, DC, high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC, occupational, personal
• power transmission line
• current entry and exit points: specified

Comments on this article

• Cengiz B et al. (2002): Clonus is a Sign of Upper Motor Neuron Lesion, not a Different Neurological Complication
• Deveci M et al. (2002): Reply on: Clonus is a Sign of Upper Motor Neuron Lesion, not a Different Neurological Complication