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Commentary Open Access
Volume 3 | Issue 1 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.46439/neurobiology.3.013

Worsening pain and muscular spasms in the context of recent spinal cord decompression

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA
  • 2The Colangelo College of Business at Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
  • 3The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA
  • #These Authors Contributed Equally
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Corresponding Author

Varkey, thmsvrk7@gmail.com

Received Date: March 30, 2021

Accepted Date: April 08, 2021

Abstract

This case study focuses on the clinical course of a patient who underwent decompressive surgery for an acute on chronic cervical spinal cord injury and developed white cord syndrome, a reperfusion injury, as a result of the decompression. This case study is the eighth recorded case of white cord syndrome reported globally at the time of writing this case report. Clinical pearls and some basic science explaining the mechanism of injury are presented along with best practices for the management of patients with this type of new onset neurological deterioration. Finally, the authors offer a call to action for further research in ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients.

Keywords

White cord syndrome, Cervical spinal cord injury, Reperfusion injury, Case report

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