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Chronic Conditions Surfaced Post-Spinal Injury

Multisystem disorders appeared years following injury in previously healthy adults.

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5 Key Takeaways

  • 1

    TSCI linked to increased cardiovascular, neurologic, psychiatric risks.

  • 2

    Higher rates of hypertension, CAD, and depression in TSCI patients.

  • 3

    Comorbidities can emerge 8 years post-injury.

  • 4

    Study analyzed over 2,700 adults from two health systems.

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    Urgent need for proactive, multidisciplinary care for TSCI survivors.

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Chronic Conditions Surfaced Post-Spinal Injury

Multisystem disorders appeared years following injury in previously healthy adults.

  • by Teraya Smith

  • November 17, 2025

  • 3 min

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