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Myelomalacia
by Tadgh, May 13, 2008 08:38AM
Can cervical myelomalacia develop within 2 months of a fall from a 2-step ladder? How long does it take for that to show up per an MRI?
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Myelomalacia is a term that refers to an area of softening of the spinal cord and usually more specifically to an area of the spinal cord that was injured, died, and has been reabsorbed by the body leaving a "hole" or cavity, or spinal fluid - filled space where the orginal healthy spinal cord tissue used to be. A contusion or bruise of the spinal cord from trauma is a very common way for this problem to happen. Generally speaking it is a static condition, but sometimes the empty space can enlarge and start compressing other nearby healed normal areas of the spinal cord, in which case new symptoms of additional numbeness, weakness, or trouble walking start to occur. On occasion also, a "canal" or tube of spinal fluid can form, extending from the original area of myelomalacia. This is known as a syrinx and can produce similar symptoms. Unless either of these two types of complications develop, ususally the area is left alone.You should consult a neurologist for this .It is difficult to say whether it is due to the fall or some other reason.Take care
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