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Spinal cord infarction (Symptoms (severe back pain, bilateral flaccid limb…
Spinal cord infarction
Definition
ischemia originating in an extravertebral artery
Symptoms
severe back pain
bilateral flaccid limb weakness
loss of sensation
Pathophysiology
feeder artery originate from aorta
cord segments are vulnerable to ischemia
injury to feeder artery cause infarction
Diagnostic test
MRI
Treatment
generally supportive
Causes
thrombosis
polyarteritis
Nursing care
avoid risk for trauma
relieve acute pain
impaired physical mobility