The prognosis | Stroke in the spinal cord

The prognosis

The prognosis is also highly dependent on the size of the lesion and how quickly the therapy was initiated. In one study, up to 70% of those affected were able to recover partially or completely. However, the Arteria spinalis anterior syndrome has a rather unfavorable prognosis.

In general, rehabilitation measures are extremely important and can help to maintain or regain some abilities. Furthermore, prevention of complications such as thrombosis and inflammation is of great importance for the patient’s prognosis. Our next article might also be of interest to you: Life expectancy after a stroke