About The Medical Condition Compression, Spinal Cord

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Compression, Spinal Cord

Compression, Spinal Cord Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Compression, Spinal Cord Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Compression, Spinal Cord?

Acute and chronic conditions characterized by external mechanical compression of the SPINAL CORD due to extramedullary neoplasm; EPIDURAL ABSCESS; SPINAL FRACTURES; bony deformities of the vertebral bodies; and other conditions. Clinical manifestations vary with the anatomic site of the lesion and may include localized pain, weakness, sensory loss, incontinence, and impotence.

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