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Spinal Cord Compression
Expert diagnosis and advanced treatment pathways for spinal cord compression, prioritized for your recovery.
CONSULT A SPECIALISTSpinal Cord Compression
Understanding Spinal Cord Compression
Spinal cord compression occurs when pressure on the spinal cord interferes with nerve function. Compression may result from disc prolapse, tumors, trauma, infections, or degenerative spine diseases. It is a serious neurological condition that can lead to weakness, numbness, or paralysis if untreated.
Introduction
Spinal cord compression occurs when pressure on the spinal cord interferes with nerve function. Compression may result from disc prolapse, tumors, trauma, infections, or degenerative spine diseases. It is a serious neurological condition that can lead to weakness, numbness, or paralysis if untreated.
Common Symptoms
- Neck or back pain
- Weakness in arms or legs
- Numbness or tingling sensations
- Difficulty walking or balancing
- Loss of bladder or bowel control in severe cases
Treatment Options
- Emergency neurological assessment
- MRI spine imaging and evaluation
- Medications to reduce inflammation and swelling
- Surgical decompression of the spinal cord
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation support
Recovery & Outlook
Early diagnosis and timely decompression improve neurological recovery. Delayed treatment increases the risk of permanent spinal cord damage.
