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A Spinal Cord Contusion Can Cause Swelling Within the Cord

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A spinal cord contusion can cause swelling within the cord, resulting in various degrees of temporary or permanent damage.


Definitions:

Monthly

Pertaining to or occurring every month.

Auscultation

The medical practice of listening to the internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope, to assess the condition of heart, lungs, or other organs.

Heel-to-shin

A neurological test involving running the heel of one foot down the shin of the opposite leg, testing coordination and motor function.

Supine Position

Laying horizontally with the face and torso facing up, commonly used in medical contexts.

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