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  2. Tethered cord syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Tethered spinal cord syndrome may go undiagnosed until adulthood, when sensory, motor, bowel, and bladder control issues emerge. This delayed presentation of symptoms relates to the degree of strain on the spinal cord over time. [4] Tethering may also develop after spinal cord injury. Scar tissue can block the flow of fluids around the spinal cord.

  3. AO Foundation - Wikipedia

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    AO Trauma, which focuses on surgical management of general trauma and disorders of the musculoskeletal system; AO Spine, with focus on disorders of the spine, including trauma, deformities, degeneration, tumor, and spinal cord injury; AO CMF, the division specializing in craniomaxillofacial disorders, including bone and soft tissue

  4. Spinal cord injury - Wikipedia

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    In Pakistan, spinal cord injury is more common in males (92.68%) as compared to females in the 20–30 years of age group with a median age of 40 years, although people from 12–70 years of age suffered from spinal cord injury [73] Rates of injury are at their lowest in children, at their highest in the late teens to early twenties, then get ...

  5. Spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality - Wikipedia

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    Spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality (SCIWORA) is symptoms of a spinal cord injury (SCI) with no evidence of injury to the spinal column on X-rays or CT scan. [4] [5] Symptoms may include numbness, weakness, abnormal reflexes, or loss of bladder or bowel control. [2] Neck or back pain is also common. [3] Symptoms may be brief or ...

  6. Neurosurgery - Wikipedia

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    Neurosurgery or neurological surgery, known in common parlance as brain surgery, is the medical specialty that focuses on the surgical treatment or rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system, and cerebrovascular system. [1]

  7. Rehabilitation in spinal cord injury - Wikipedia

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    The rehabilitation process following a spinal cord injury typically begins in the acute care setting. Occupational therapy plays an important role in the management of SCI. [2] Recent studies emphasize the importance of early occupational therapy, started immediately after the client is stable.

  8. Central cord syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Central cord syndrome (CCS) is the most common form of cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). It is characterized by loss of power and sensation in arms and hands. It usually results from trauma which causes damage to the neck, leading to major injury to the central corticospinal tract of the spinal cord. [1]

  9. Back pain - Wikipedia

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    Non-radicular back pain is most commonly caused by injury to the spinal muscles or ligaments, degenerative spinal disease or a herniated disc. [11] Disc herniation and foraminal stenosis are the most common causes of radiculopathy. [11] Imaging of the spine and laboratory tests is not recommended during the acute phase. [19]