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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pain Medicine
  • Spinal Cord Disorders

Background:

  • Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) presents persistent pain post-spinal surgery, with unclear pathophysiology and limited treatment efficacy.
  • Current understanding of FBSS pain mechanisms is incomplete, hindering effective therapeutic strategies.

Observation:

  • A 56-year-old female with FBSS and chronic pain despite multiple medications presented with an incomplete motor injury (ASIA D) at C4.
  • Idiopathic longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis (LETM) was diagnosed, initially unresponsive to high-dose corticosteroids.

Findings:

  • Inpatient rehabilitation led to significant clinical improvement, including complete resolution of back pain.
  • The patient's pain medication was discontinued, and functional independence was regained.

Implications:

  • This case suggests a potential link between LETM and FBSS, offering insights into FBSS pain mechanisms.
  • Understanding LETM's role could reveal novel therapeutic targets for treating intractable FBSS pain.