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Rehabilitation of a Patient with Wedge Compression with Paraplegia: A Case Report

Mayuri K. Wanjari, Rebecca Timothy, Suchitra Menon, Rakesh Krishna Kovela, Mohammad Irshad Qureshi, Ragini Dadgal, Snehal S. Samal

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · pp. 853–857 · Published 17 Dec 2021

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i59A34339

Abstract

Background: Despite the most significant efforts of many experts to provide natural therapeutic therapies, spinal cord injury (SCI) is a traumatic event with limited functional recovery. After a spinal cord injury, paraplegia can develop. Damage to the ligaments, vertebrae, or discs of the spinal column causes this. Paraplegia is the loss of muscle function in the lower half of the body, including both legs. Leg paralysis, in this case in which affects all parts of the pelvic organs, legs, and torso. This is partly owing to the complex character of SCI, which involves a great deal of disarray and malfunction as a result of the initial injury. Secondary degeneration is caused by neurotoxicity, vascular malfunction, neuroinflammation, apoptosis, and demyelination. Presentation of Case: 34year old male patient with wedge compression was diagnosed on x-ray after a fall from the tree. Discussion: The requirements for regeneration, rehabilitation, and neuroprotection appear to necessitate a diverse set of therapeutic approaches that can be used at different stages of the post-injury response. Conclusion: We'll focus on one strategy, in particular, physical training/exercise, which looks to have a wide range of applications and benefits for those with a chronic or acute SCI.

Spinal cord injury wedge compression paraplegia case report

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