Integrated Rehabilitation of Longitudinal Extensive Transverse Myelitis: Study of a Complex Case

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Immunology
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Background:

• Longitudinal extensive transverse myelitis (LETM) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by inflammation of the spinal cord across three or more vertebral segments.
• LETM can cause significant neurological deficits, including limb weakness, sensory abnormalities, and autonomic dysfunction, impacting patient quality of life.
• While LETM can be idiopathic, it is often associated with autoimmune conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO).