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How is a spinal cord injury typically diagnosed?

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Multiple ways: A thorough history, physical examination, and review of the appropriate imaging studies can lead to a diagnosis of spinal cord injury. Sometimes further nerve testing and spinal fluid sampling may be necessary.

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Evaluation: By performing a history and physical exam and obtaining confirmatory imaging.

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