Open AccessLongitudinally extensive transverse myelitis (LETM) secondary to SARS‐CoV‐2 infection: A recent reality in spinal cord injury rehabilitation
Author(s) -
Fonseca João P.,
Coelho Alexandra,
Lourenço Ana C.,
Pires César,
Margalho Paulo
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.5876
Subject(s) - medicine , transverse myelitis , spinal cord injury , spinal cord , acute transverse myelitis , rehabilitation , myelitis , pathology , physical therapy , psychiatry
Transverse myelitis can be a complication of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection. We report the case of a transverse myelitis related to SARS‐CoV‐2 infection. Beyond the disease itself, neurological involvement affects functionality. In this situation, physical and rehabilitation medicine plays a crucial role in managing patient rehabilitation.