Obsessive-compulsive disorders as a result of cervical spine injuries in geriatric patients
N. SyrmosIntroduction
Introduction- Cervical spine neuropsychiatric results are important causes of morbidity. Among of theme are the obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD).
Objectives
Aim-Aim of this study is to present cases with obsessive-compulsive disorders as a result of cervical spine injuries in geriatric patients
Methods
Material-Methods-10 patients are presented.9 males (90%) and 1 females (10%) Range of age between 70-80years old . All of theme (10-100%) were evaluated, with clinical and radiological exam(ct,mri) plus diagnostic tests for Obsessive-compulsive disorders
Results
Results-Good results in 6 cases (60%) and moderate in 4 (40%). Collaboration between various medical disciplines is essential in order to achive optimal results and clarify the theory,the etiology, and treatment effectiveness..
Conclusions
Conlusions-Premorbid status can be obtained by structured psychiatric interviews, and traumatic brain lesions can be defined with advanced neuroimaging techniques.
Disclosure of Interest
None Declared