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Spinal Cord Ischemia

Michael T. Caton, J. Stephen Huff  1
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Spinal Cord Ischemia

Michael T. Caton et al.
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Spinal cord ischemia and infarction occur less frequently than cerebral infarction but result in significant mortality, disability, and reduced quality of life in survivors. Modern imaging techniques and refined diagnostic criteria have increased awareness of spinal cord ischemia and enhanced our understanding of its pathophysiology. With prompt clinical recognition and judicious use of diagnostic tests including imaging studies, many patients can experience good functional outcomes with comprehensive clinical follow-up, occupational therapy, and rehabilitation.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Michael Caton declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: J. Stephen Huff declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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