Vertebral insufficiency fractures as a cause of autonomic dysreflexia in a patient with chronic tetraplegia: A case report.

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Citation: Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine. :1-4, 2020 Oct 15PMID: 33054643Institution: MedStar National Rehabilitation NetworkForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: IN PROCESS -- NOT YET INDEXEDYear: 2020Local holdings: Available in print through MWHC library: 1999 - 2006ISSN:
  • 1079-0268
Name of journal: The journal of spinal cord medicineAbstract: Context: Osteoporosis is a known complication in spinal cord injury patients and can result in an increased risk of fractures and associated morbidity. Bone demineralization is most common in long bones below the level of injury. The pathogenesis is complex and not fully understood. Findings: We present the case of a 65-year-old male with chronic spinal cord injury who was found to have multiple vertebral compression fractures causing autonomic dysreflexia and new onset spasticity. Conclusion/Clinical Relevance: This case illustrates the need for improved awareness, diagnosis, and prevention for this disease process.All authors: Gosai EV, Groah SL, Mansfield JT, White WDFiscal year: FY2021Digital Object Identifier: ORCID: Date added to catalog: 2020-12-29
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Context: Osteoporosis is a known complication in spinal cord injury patients and can result in an increased risk of fractures and associated morbidity. Bone demineralization is most common in long bones below the level of injury. The pathogenesis is complex and not fully understood. Findings: We present the case of a 65-year-old male with chronic spinal cord injury who was found to have multiple vertebral compression fractures causing autonomic dysreflexia and new onset spasticity. Conclusion/Clinical Relevance: This case illustrates the need for improved awareness, diagnosis, and prevention for this disease process.

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