Tag: spinal cord inflammation

  • Transverse Myelitis

    Transverse Myelitis: Definition and Description of Transverse Myelitis: Transverse Myelitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the spinal cord, leading to damage of the myelin sheath—the protective covering of nerve fibers. This condition can result in a variety of neurological symptoms, as it disrupts the communication between the brain and the rest of the body. Transverse…

  • Spinal Arachnoiditis

    Spinal Arachnoiditis: Definition and Description of Spinal Arachnoiditis: Spinal Arachnoiditis is a rare neurological condition characterized by inflammation of the arachnoid membrane, which surrounds the spinal cord. This inflammation can lead to adhesion formation and scarring in the spinal canal, resulting in pain and neurological dysfunction. The arachnoid membrane is one of the three protective…