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Subacute Post-Traumatic Ascending Myelopathy (SPAM) in a Spinal Cord Injured Patient - a Rare Presentation: A Case
N K Kassim1, M H Hanafi2, A H Ibrahim2
1Basic Science and Oral Biology Unit, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Malaysia.
Abstract:
The optimisation of blood pressure management is critical in managing hypotensive episodes in patients with spinal cord injury. Improper handling of this preventable factor will negatively impact the patient recovery prognosis. A 42-year-old man was admitted for a complete spinal cord injury after fell from height. He developed subacute neurological deterioration unrelated to the mechanical instability but due to multiple episodes of hypotension occurring one month after the initial injury. After proper management of blood pressure, his deterioration was halted and no further progression. Spinal cord haemodynamics play an important role in mediating the onset of subacute post-traumatic ascending myelopathy. Better education and awareness on Subacute Post-traumatic Ascending Myelopathy (SPAM) especially to the junior healthcare providers are important to hinder this rare but avoidable condition.
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