BMC Neurology, 2022 · DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-022-02888-8 · Published: September 14, 2022
Spinal cord infarction is a rare condition that can cause severe neurological issues. This paper describes a case where a patient experienced a long-segment spinal cord infarction along with multiple cerebral infarctions, which is an even rarer occurrence. The patient, a 65-year-old farmer, experienced sudden pain and weakness in his limbs after lifting a heavy object. Imaging revealed spinal cord infarction from the C7 to T6 vertebrae, as well as cerebral infarctions. After treatment including medication and rehabilitation, the patient regained some motor function, although he continued to experience some sensory and urinary dysfunction. The specific cause of the combined spinal and cerebral infarctions is explored.
MRI is crucial for diagnosing spinal cord infarction and assessing the extent and nature of the condition.
Treatment approaches should include therapies targeting both spinal cord and cerebral infarctions, such as antiplatelet agents, lipid regulation, and neurorehabilitation.
Further investigation into the specific causes of spinal cord infarction, particularly in cases with concurrent cerebral infarction, is warranted.