Paraparesis following peripheral and central nervous system lesions after a lightning strike – a case report
(2025) Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine - Clinical Communications — Vol. 8, p. jrmcc42545 (2025)
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- Lightning strikes, often seen as rare events, affect about 240,000 people worldwide each year, with many surviving. However, they can lead to serious injuries, especially to the nervous system. This article discus-ses the case of a 29-year-old gardener who was struck by lightning, resulting in weakness of the lower limbs. The patient experienced damage to both components of the nervous systems, presenting a rare combination of injuries. The results from imaging and neurological assessments provide valuable insights into the mecha-nisms of injury, which can inform treatment strate-gies and improve patient care. By enhancing our understanding of these complex injuries, we could support better individuals affected by lightning strikes
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Moyaux, Z., Ciravegna Fonseca De Melo Bandeira, M., Gunes Tatar, I., Randour, G., Massardier, M., Van Pesch, V., & Lejeune, T. (2025). Paraparesis following peripheral and central nervous system lesions after a lightning strike – a case report. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine - Clinical Communications, 8, jrmcc42545. https://doi.org/10.2340/jrm-cc.v8.42545 (Original work published 2025)