**3. Conclusions**

In patients with spinal injuries, spinal shock is associated with poor outcomes. In a case of a history of trauma, careful attention should be paid to recognizing the spinal injuries and reasonable efforts need to be made to avoid the aggravation of injuries. Management needs to focus on airway and respiratory dysfunction, hypotension, and cardiovascular abnormalities. Imaging modalities, including CT and MRI, can help

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identify the extent and type of injuries and expedite the decision to facilitate spinal cord decompression and stabilization as required.
