Inpatient Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation in Adult Spinal Cord Injury Without Neuroimaging Abnormality (SCIWNA): A Case Report

Spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality (SCIWORA) is a condition where the spinal cord is damaged during a traumatic event, but standard imaging like X-rays doesn't show any issues. A more specific term, spinal cord injury without neuroimaging abnormality (SCIWNA), is used when even advanced imaging like MRI doesn't reveal any changes. This case report discusses a rare instance of SCIWNA in a 52-year-old woman after a road accident, highlighting the importance of thorough physical evaluation and rehabilitation.

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  The patient presented with tetraplegia (AIS D) at C4, showing subtle improvements during inpatient care.
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  A tailored rehabilitation program involving a multidisciplinary team resulted in notable improvements in neuromotor function, gait, and activities of daily living.
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  Imaging studies, including MRI and CT scans, showed no spinal cord sign changes, fractures, or spinal cord compression, leading to the SCIWNA diagnosis.