H Pelser1, J van Gijn. 1. University Department of Neurology, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Ten patients with spinal cord infarction were followed up after 1 to 27 (median, 3) years to establish the sequelae of the disease in the long term. SUMMARY OF REPORT: Eight surviving patients were interviewed about mobility, pain, and activities of daily living. All 8 patients had residual weakness in the legs; 7 of them were able to live at home without professional help. All but 1 suffered from continuous pain, which was not dependent on the degree of weakness. CONCLUSIONS: Motor function had improved to some extent in all patients, but pain is a disabling feature in the long term.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Ten patients with spinal cord infarction were followed up after 1 to 27 (median, 3) years to establish the sequelae of the disease in the long term. SUMMARY OF REPORT: Eight surviving patients were interviewed about mobility, pain, and activities of daily living. All 8 patients had residual weakness in the legs; 7 of them were able to live at home without professional help. All but 1 suffered from continuous pain, which was not dependent on the degree of weakness. CONCLUSIONS: Motor function had improved to some extent in all patients, but pain is a disabling feature in the long term.
Authors: C Masson; J P Pruvo; J F Meder; C Cordonnier; E Touzé; V De La Sayette; M Giroud; J L Mas; D Leys Journal: J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry Date: 2004-10 Impact factor: 10.154