Longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis (LETM) secondary to SARS‐CoV‐2 infection: A recent reality in spinal cord injury rehabilitation | Zendy

Fonseca João P. | Zendy; Coelho Alexandra | Zendy; Lourenço Ana C. | Zendy; Pires César | Zendy; Margalho Paulo | Zendy

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Longitudinally 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.

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