Case report: painful muscle spasm has been reversed by magnesium sulphate. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

Painful muscle spasm reversed by magnesium sulphate. A case report.

Abstract Source:

S Afr Med J. 1985 Aug 31;68(5):332-3. PMID: 4035497

Abstract Author(s):

C W Clinton, B M Braude, M F James

Abstract:

A 25-year-old paraplegic man who had sustained a T3/T4 vertebral compression fracture 3 years previously presented with severe, painful spasm of the left hamstring muscle group of 2 hours' duration. This spasm produced extreme knee flexion of a degree which held the left foot posterior to the right buttock. An intravenous injection of 2 g magnesium sulphate produced immediate relief. Possible mechanisms of action of magnesium are discussed.

Article Published Date : Aug 31, 1985
Study Type : Human: Case Report
Additional Links
Substances : Magnesium : CK(2801) : AC(369)
Diseases : Muscle Spasm : CK(11) : AC(6)
Pharmacological Actions : Antispasmodic : CK(141) : AC(38)

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Key Research Topics

Substance

Magnesium

Disease

Muscle Spasm

Pharmacological Actions

Antispasmodic

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