What Researchers Did
Researchers described the case of a patient who developed a rare form of decompression sickness affecting the cervical spinal cord, requiring an MRI for diagnosis.
What They Found
They found that an MRI scan revealed previously undescribed tiny dark spots and swelling within the patient's cervical spinal cord, which corresponded to their symptoms. The patient received hyperbaric oxygen therapy and recovered, though with some remaining neurological deficits.
Canadian Relevance
Although this study did not involve Canadian authors or patients, it covers decompression sickness, which is a Health Canada-recognised indication for hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Study Limitations
As a case report, this study describes findings from only one patient and therefore cannot be generalized to a wider population.