The inflammation may involve nearly the whole length of the cord

The inflammation may involve nearly the whole length of the cord

The inflammation may involve nearly the whole length of the cord

Pathology. The inflammation may involve nearly the whole length of the cord, but generally it is more intense in some places than others; when due to mechanical injury, the inflammation may remain confined to a small section. The cord is swollen and congested, reddened, often softened and infiltrated with pus cells, and the nerve elements are degenerated.

Treatment. Similar to that of spinal meningitis.