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Publication Date

9-12-2019

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This article has been peer reviewed. It is the author’s final published version in Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, Volume 16, September 2019, Article number 100245.

The published version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imu.2019.100245. Copyright © Amanat et al.

Abstract

Background: Comorbid neurological conditions associated with spinal cord injury (SCI) significantly affect an individual’s quality of life, yet they are often under-rated. Recent reports suggest that SCI may predispose patients to develop other neurological disorders. We aim at providing an overview of the evidence of neurological conditions which are or seem resultant of SCI.

Methods: We conducted a literature review using PUBMED and GOOGLE SCHOLAR to evaluate the occurrence of different neurological disorders in people with SCI.

Results: Individuals with SCI seem at an increased risk of stroke, cognitive impairment, dementia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, restless leg syndrome, and seizures. The co-occurrence of Guillain-Barre syndrome, and myasthenia gravis, were also reported.

Conclusion: Neurological comorbidities in individuals with SCI may lead to poor long-term outcomes, which could be minimized by early diagnosis and treatment of these conditions.

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