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Unrecognised spinal cord compression as a cause of morbidity.

Predicting outcomes is important in planning patient management and rehabilitation. Two cases, one with illustrative radiology, are described. Each presented with potentially preventable morbidity, secondary to unrecognised compression of the spinal cord. Detailed history and examination may have re...

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Autores principales: O'Neill, S. B., McCann, J. P.
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Ulster Medical Society 2004
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2475460/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15651767
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Sumario:Predicting outcomes is important in planning patient management and rehabilitation. Two cases, one with illustrative radiology, are described. Each presented with potentially preventable morbidity, secondary to unrecognised compression of the spinal cord. Detailed history and examination may have revealed the underlying problem: a condition with potential associated long-term morbidity.