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Post-traumatic syringomyelia

J D Vernon, J R Silver, A Ohry

    Paraplegia
    |December 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Post-traumatic syringomyelia, a condition following spinal cord injury, commonly manifests as pain and sensory loss. This study found no difference in onset time between complete and incomplete spinal cord lesions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Neurosurgery
    • Spinal Cord Injury Research

    Background:

    • Post-traumatic syringomyelia (PTS) is a serious complication following traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI).
    • Understanding the incidence, clinical presentation, and natural history of PTS is crucial for patient management.

    Observation:

    • This study describes PTS in patients at the National Spinal Injuries Centre.
    • Diagnosis relied on clinical assessment, confirmed by neuroradiology or post-mortem examination.
    • The incidence aligns with previous large series.

    Findings:

    • Unlike other findings, no difference in onset time was observed between complete and incomplete spinal cord lesions.
    • Pain was the most frequent symptom, followed by sensory loss and, less commonly, motor weakness.

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  • The condition frequently became bilateral and could ascend to affect the trigeminal nerve territory, with consistent progression observed in all cases.

    • Implications:

    • The findings suggest PTS progression is a consistent feature, regardless of initial spinal cord lesion completeness.
    • Early recognition and understanding of PTS manifestations are vital for effective patient care and prognosis.
    • Further research into the pathogenesis of PTS may reveal new therapeutic targets.