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Spinal Cord Compression
A pathological state where external pressure is applied to the spinal cord, disrupting nerve signal transmission and causing neurological deficits. In this context, it results from severe vertebral malformations.
Key Facts
- Compression disrupts normal neurological function and can lead to progressive motor and sensory deficits.
- It often manifests as rear limb weakness and loss of bowel or bladder control.
- Advanced imaging is required to confirm the exact location and severity of the compression.
- Treatment ranges from conservative management to surgical decompression depending on the underlying cause.
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Related Conditions
Symptoms
Fecal IncontinenceSymptom
Neurological damage from compression frequently affects bowel control mechanisms.
Rear Limb WeaknessSymptom
Compression of the spinal cord frequently disrupts motor pathways to the hind limbs.
Urinary IncontinenceSymptom
Nerve disruption from compression can impair bladder sphincter control.