Inpatient rehabilitation outcomes in patients with the new diagnosis of COVID-19 tractopathy: a case series.
James B MeilingChristopher T HaKristin L GarlangerBrittany A SniderEoin P FlanaganRonald K ReevesPublished in: Spinal cord series and cases (2023)
While the underlying mechanism is yet to be elucidated, in rare cases a COVID-19 infection can lead to a tractopathy, presenting as weakness, sensory deficits, spasticity, neuropathic pain, and neurogenic bladder/bowel. Patients with COVID-19 tractopathy would benefit from inpatient rehabilitation to enhance their functional mobility and independence.